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Non-sporting Breeds
Skye Terrier
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Pedigree Points
Recognized: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: Dog: 10 in (25cm) Bitch: 9½ in (24cm)
Weight: 25 lb (11.3kg)
Coat: Long, hard, straight, flat, and free from curl, with a short, close, soft, woolly undercoat
Color: Black, dark or light gray, fawn or cream, all with black points
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The Skye developed from small dogs kept in the
Highlands of Scotland to go to ground after badger,
fox, otter, and rabbit. The best of these "earth"
terriers were said to originate in the Isle of Skye. For
a considerable time, the Skye and Cairn Terriers were
thought to be one breed, the Cairn being described as
a Short-haired Skye. There were also Skyes with drop
and pricked ears. Probably the most famous Skye
Terrier is Greyfriars Bobby, the subject of a romantic
tale. In the 1850s, Bobby's master died and was
buried in the graveyard of Greyfriars' Church in
Edinburgh. Bobby lay on his master's grave for 14
years until his own death. A statue to commemorate
Bobby's faithfullness stands near Greyfriars' Church.
The SkyeTerrier tends to be suspicious of or
uninterested in anyone other than its owner. Its
magnificent long coat requires a considerable amount
of grooming, particularly as this little dog enjoys
country walks.
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