Skye Terrier Dogs Information

Written by: Debbie Moore

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Alternate Names:

Common Misspellings:  Sky Terrier, Skye Terrior, Skyeterrier, Skyterrier, Skeye Terrier

Learn all about Skye Terrier Dogs and Puppies through our indepth guide to the Skye Terrier dog breed. You'll find solid information about Skye Terrier dog history, Skye Terrier life expectancy Skye Terrier dog appearance, Skye Terrier temperament and personality, Skye Terrier health problems, Skye Terrier puppy care, training Skye Terrier puppy dogs and more. Also includes important information about choosing a responsible Skye Terrier dog breeder.

The Skye Terrier is a Scottish import, originating on the Isle of Skye, where the breed derived it's name. A small but plucky terrier, the Skye Terrier has been a favorite among royalty and commoners alike since it's inception in the early 1500's. Not well known as terrier dog breeds go, the Skye Terrier has a smaller following than other terriers of it's ilk, such as the Cairn Terrier and Scottish Terrier. Fanciers find the Skye Terrier to be an amiable housedog that is good with well-behaved children, and gets along pretty well with other family pets. The Skye is also a great watchdog.

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Skye Terrier Facts

The Skye Terrier Dog Breed In Brief

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Skye Terrier Height: Males: 10 inches at the shoulder
Females: 9.5 inches at the shoulder

Skye Terrier Weight: Males: 35 to 40 pounds
Females: 25 to 30 pounds

Skye Terrier Color Variations: Black Skye Terrier
Blue Skye Terrier
Grey Skye Terrier
Silver Skye Terrier
Fawn Skye Terrier
Cream Skye Terrier
(It's preferred that the ears and muzzle and tip of tail be black)

Skye Terrier Size Variations: None

Skye Terrier Exercise Needs: Reasonable

Skye Terrier Grooming Demands: Moderate

Skye Terrier Trainability: Medium Difficult

Skye Terrier Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 years

Average Skye Terrier Prices: $750 to $2500, depending on Pedigree

Good With Children: Yes, with supervision.

Good With Other Pets:

Breed Group: Terrier

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Skye Terrier Dog History

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Skye Terrier Dog Appearance

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Skye Terrier Grooming

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Skye Terrier Exercise Needs

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Skye Terrier Temperament

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Skye Terrier Training

Skye Terrier Health

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Is the Skye Terrier Right For You?

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Skye Terrier Prices

Average Skye Terrier Price: $750 - $1000

Price always varies when it comes to the purchase of a quality, home-raised healthy Skye Terrier dog or puppy. It's of utmost importance that you place the most weight on acquiring a great Skye Terrier puppy from a highly responsible, reputable breeder, and put the price as a secondary concern in making your decision.

Buying a Skye Terrier dog or puppy at a cheap price from a breeder of questionable reputation can be a one-way ticket to heartbreak and great additional expense throughout the dog's life, should your Skye Terrier puppy have hereditary health problems or behavior and temperament issues (which very often is the case with cheap-priced puppies). Buying from a highly reputable Skye Terrier breeder is your best insurance for acquiring a well socialized, healthy puppy of stable temperament.

Skye Terrier prices also will vary according to the puppy's conformation; puppies placed as pets and companions will generally be less expensive as show-quality Skye Terrier puppies intended to be shown in conformation.

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Finding Skye Terrier Puppies For Sale By Reputable Breeders

If you are ready to add an adorable Skye Terrier puppy to your family, be sure to check out Dogs and Puppies Central's directory of Skye Terrier Puppies For Sale, where you will find photos and information posted by reputable Skye Terrier breeders. We actively screen Skye Terrier breeders who wish to advertise on our service by asking that they meet and follow our Guidelines For Responsible Dog Breeders. We also ask for - and check - three references from each breeder.

By performing an initial dog breeder screening, it is our hope that we can help put you in touch with a caring, responsible Skye Terrier breeder near you. We cannot physically inspect the premises and dogs owned by breeders advertising with us, so you need to be responsible for doing the final inspection and interview.

Let's stop the cruelty of puppy mills. Please help us keep money out of the hands of puppy mills, back yard breeders and pet stores. Buy your Skye Terrier puppy only from a responsible, caring hobby breeder that raises their dogs and puppies in a loving home environment.

When you locate that perfect Skye Terrier puppy - please be sure to send us some photos to be included in our growing gallery of Skye Terrier dog and puppy pictures!

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Additional Skye Terrier Resources:

• Skye Terrier Wikipedia Profile
• AKC Skye Terrier Breed Profile
• Skye Terrier Pictures
• Skye Terrier Videos

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