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Skye Terrier Dog Breed

“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.

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Greyfriar's Skye Terrier "Bobby" statue in Edinburg Scotland
Breed History
Karen L. Sanders

Why Not a Skye?

The Skye Terrier has a unique appearance among the terrier breeds and is generally free of the congenital problems that impact other breeds.

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Skye Terrier standing outdoors in profile
Breed Judging
Karen L. Sanders

Judging the Skye Terrier

Read on to learn how the Skye Terrier breed is judged in the AKC conformation show ring based on the breed’s original purpose.

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