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216 GUIDE T O BREED S

SKYE TERRIER

FULL OF CHARACTER, THIS DOG OFTEN BECOMES DEVOTED TO ONE PERSON AKC

Height range A very old breed from the Western Isles of Erect ears,
Up to 10 in (up to 25–26 cm) Scotland, the Skye Terrier was originally used fringed with
Weight range for fox and badger hunting. With a long, low-slung long, silky hair
24–40 lb (11–18 kg)
body, the Skye Terrier could easily slip into the narrow
Life span 12–15 years underground passages used by its quarry. This elegant Soft, light gray
hair covers
Origin UK little dog is active and good-spirited and makes an brown eyes
excellent pet, becoming devoted to family and home.
The long coat that is characteristic of the breed can
take several years to grow to its full adult length. To
Other colors prevent the hair from matting, a Skye Terrier needs
a weekly grooming session.

Cream Black
May have white spot on chest.

Hair on ears darker
than body hair

Darker hair Black nose
on face

Adult and Silky, fawn coat
two puppies

Body much longer
than leg length Long, straight, gray coat
parts down center of back

Lighter patches on coat

Long, feathered tail

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