Skye Terrier
Skye Terrier
Temperament: Courageous, Good-Tempered, Canny
Group: Terrier Group
Height: 24.1–25.4 in
Weight: 15.9–20.4 lb
Life Expectancy: 12.0–14.0 yrs
Energy Level: Regular Exercise
Trainability: Independent
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming Frequency: Daily Brushing
Long, low, and level, this unique earthdog is among the AKC’s most distinctive-looking breeds. Skyes stand 9 or 10 inches high and feature a long, flat-lying coat and peekaboo hairdo. They’re known for big, feathery ears that stand up like bat wings, but Skyes can also have “drop ears,” which lie flat against the large, long head. Beneath the profuse coat are short, muscular legs and a deep chest. When seen in profile, these elegant but substantial terriers are twice as long as they are high. “The heavenly breed with the heart of a lion,” the long, low, and level Skye Terrier is among the AKC’s most distinctive-looking breeds. This elegant but sturdy aristocrat was bred as an exterminator on Scotland’s remote Isle of Skye.