The Skye terrier breed
Skye terrier
Skye Terrier: the Scottish terrier with a princess coat
The Skye Terrier is a short-legged Scottish terrier with a long silky coat flowing to the ground. Elegant, proud and deeply attached, famous for the legend of Greyfriars Bobby, the faithful dog who watched over his masterâs grave for 14 years.
Origins of the Skye Terrier
Developed on the Isle of Skye (Hebrides) since the 16th century to hunt foxes, badgers and otters in the rocks. Favourite of Queen Victoria. FCI number 75. Now a rare breed.
Temperament and character
Key traits:
- Proud and dignified
- Great loyalty to one main person
- Typical terrier courage
- Natural reserve toward strangers
Calm at home but lively when working.
Training and socialisation
Intelligent but sensitive, requires gentle and consistent training. Early socialisation essential.
Health and grooming
Main predispositions:
- Copper hepatitis
- Disc herniation (long back)
- Mammary cancers
Brush the long silky coat 2-3 times a week.
The Skye Terrier in the family
Suits calm families or single people. Good with respectful children. Adapts to flat life.
đ In short
Proud, silky and legendarily faithful, the Skye Terrier is a rare and precious aristocratic Scottish terrier.