Skye Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Skye Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Skye Terrier Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Skye Terrier.

Skye Terrier Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of a Skye Terrier is approximately 25.5 cm / 10 inches

Weight: Average male weight is 35-40 pounds / average female weight is 25-30 pounds

Size of Dog: The Skye Terrier is a small sized dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This Terrier belongs to the Terrier Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: Skye Terriers originate from the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Exercise Needs: The Skye Terrier requires regular daily exercise

Coat Type: The double coat of a Skye Terrier is long and drapes down the sides of the body

Shedding hairs: The Skye Terrier is an average shedder

Grooming needs: Skye Terriers require a lot of grooming - several times per week

Training a Skye Terrier (Trainability): This breed is trainable with a little time and patience

Other Names of Skye Terrier: There are no other names given to this breed of dog

Skye Terrier Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size is 3 to 6 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Lovable, Charming, Bright, Fun-Loving, Lively and Devoted

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Skye Terrier puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Skye Terrier dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Skye Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Skye Terrier puppies and dogs are alert, bright and spirited. This breed is known for its outstanding loyalty and devotion that it shows towards its owner, please see the history and origin of the Skye Terrier where you can read an incredible story about a famous Skye Terrier that spent its entire life showing extreme dedication to its master. These puppies and dogs are very loving and affectionate, they like to receive a lot of attention and love company. This breed is also very playful and will need playtime everyday as well as regular walks. The Skye Terrier is very charming and has a dignified personality. This breed might be small in size but it is very courageous and bold. This is a friendly little dog but it can often be curious of strangers, therefore, it's important to socialize it from a young puppy so that it grows into an adult dog with an understanding of how to treat unfamiliar people.

Choosing Skye Terrier Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Skye Terrier puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Skye Terrier puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. It is important to read the information under the health issues link as there are some serious illnesses and diseases that can affect this breed, but there are steps that owners can take in order to avoid some of the most common health issues such as Skye Limp. This breed is spirited and outgoing with a fun-loving personality. They make great companions but this breed is rare to find and there are worries that it may become extinct over time. Puppies and dogs are generally very agreeable and even tempered. They require a lot of company and attention, as well as grooming several times per week as their long double coat tangles and knots very easily.

Skye Terrier Puppies and Dogs