The Skye Terrier - National Breed Clubs - American Kennel Club
The Skye Terrier - National Breed Clubs - American Kennel Club
The Skye Terrier - National Breed Clubs - American Kennel Club
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<strong>Skye</strong> <strong>Terrier</strong>s<br />
a synopsis<br />
Group: <strong>Terrier</strong><br />
Country of origin: Scotland<br />
Original use: Working terrier<br />
Function: Companion<br />
Life Span: 12 to 14 years<br />
Color: Black, blue, dark or light gray, silver,<br />
platinum, fawn or cream<br />
Grooming: Weekly, using a pin brush and<br />
comb.<br />
Height/Weight: <strong>The</strong> <strong>Skye</strong> <strong>Terrier</strong> breed<br />
standard calls for a male to be 10 inches<br />
in height at the withers and a female 9.5<br />
inches. Today, most <strong>Skye</strong>s are slightly larger.<br />
Male <strong>Skye</strong>s weigh from 28 to 38 pounds,<br />
with females being slightly less.<br />
Personality: <strong>Skye</strong>s are loyal and affectionate<br />
with those they know. Reserved and<br />
cautious when first introduced to strangers.<br />
Trainability: <strong>Skye</strong>s are highly intelligent<br />
and train well using positive reinforcement.<br />
Activity Level: Moderate<br />
Known Health Problems: <strong>Skye</strong> <strong>Terrier</strong>s are<br />
a relatively healthy breed.<br />
Good with children Yes, with children<br />
who are taught to interact with dogs. Very<br />
young children should always be supervised<br />
with any pet.<br />
Good with other pets Yes, when raised<br />
together. However, caution need be taken<br />
with very small pets that might be perceived<br />
by a <strong>Skye</strong> as prey.<br />
page 38<br />
<strong>Skye</strong> <strong>Terrier</strong> <strong>Club</strong> of America<br />
<strong>National</strong> breed club:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Skye</strong> <strong>Terrier</strong> <strong>Club</strong> of America,<br />
Lynne Kuczynski Veazie<br />
1215 Pennsylvania Avenue<br />
Emmaus, PA 18049-3515<br />
E-mail: stcase@hotmail.com<br />
Website: www.stca.us
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