Description

The Skye Terrier has style, elegance and dignity. Skye Terrier is agile and strong with sturdy bone and hard muscle. Twice as long as they are high, Skye Terrier is covered in a profuse coat that falls straight down either side of the body. They are an agile yet strong dog who is loving of their family and selected friends. The motto of the Skye Terrier is to remember your friends and never forget your enemies.

Size of Male: Height: 9-10 inches Weight: 25-40 pounds

Size of Female: Height: 9-9.5 inches Weight: 25-35 pounds

Temperament

The Skye Terrier is very good-natured, polite and affectionate. Skye Terrier is courageous, spunky and bold. Skye Terrier are loving and playful, yet more serious than many terriers. They need a lot of attention to be happy. Loyal, protective, and a bit willful. This breed requires extensive early socialization with people or they may grow up to be overly suspicious of strangers. The Skye Terrier often does not like to be touched by strangers and may bite. Be careful around other small animals, as the Skye likes to chase, and they can be a bit dog-aggressive. These little dogs like to bark. Do take note that the biting or strangers can be corrected by proper socialization when young.

Living Conditions

The Skye Terrier is good for apartment life. Skye Terrier are relatively active indoors and will do okay without a yard. However, it is good to bring them out for walks regularly for ample exercise and socialization especially when they are young to prevent aggression toward strangers and other dogs as well as to keep healthy.

Upkeep

Skye Terrier is a hunting dog at heart and enjoys a daily outing, exploring in a safe area. Skye Terrier also needs a short to moderate walk to stay in shape. The Skye Terrier enjoys life as a house dog, and prefers not to live outdoors. Regular combing about twice a week is all that is needed to keep the Skye looking good. An occasional bath will not soften the coat too much, as is often the case with other terriers. The hair around the eyes and mouth may need extra cleaning. So do make sure to clean your dog regularly especially after meals

Health

Major concerns: none

Minor concerns: premature closure of distal radius

Life expectancy: 12 – 14 years