Skye terrier

Skye terrier

Skye terrier breed of sturdy, short-legged terrier developed in the northwestern islands of Scotland more than four centuries ago. It takes its name from the principal island in the group. The Skye terrier stands about 10 in. (25 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 25 lb (11 kg). Its double coat consists of a short, close-lying, woolly underlayer and a profuse, straight-hanging, flat topcoat about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) long. It may be black, blue, gray, fawn, or cream in color. Bred originally to hunt small game both on land and in the water, the Skye later became a favorite at the English court. Today it is raised as a pet. See dog .

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Skye terrier

Skye ter·ri·er • n. a small long-haired terrier of a slate-colored or beige-colored Scottish breed.

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Pet of the week: Skye; SKYE, a 15-month-old West Highland Terrier, lives with...
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland); 2/10/2002
Skye's now the limit for rare descendants of Greyfriars Bobby.
Newspaper article from: Daily Mail (London); 7/5/2006
Skye's the limit.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 7/7/2006

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