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"Small Dog Breed Catalog"
Small Dog Breed Catalog: Page 45
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Skye Terrier Dog Breed
The Skye Terrier has a long and powerful body with 'teddy bear' ears
and a long, straight, and medium to high maintenance shedding coat,
with a soft undercoat. He is a sheepdog-like breed and a curtain of
hair covering his face and eyes. This is a breed that is totally
devoted to his owner. He is an active, patient, and independent dog,
although not as busy as other terriers. This breed is affectionate
with his owners but can be moody and stubborn. He is usually reserved
with strangers. This is not a dog to be pampered. He needs a firm
and consistent training from puppy hood as well as extensive handling
and socialization. The Skye Terrier can become passive-resistant and
is quite difficult to be trained on the 'Stay' and 'Come' commands.
He has a tendency to bite if provoked or pushed too hard.
Size: The Skye Terrier stands 9-10in at the shoulder and weighs
between 20-25lb.
History and origin: This breed was developed in the 17th century
Scotland on the rocky Isle of Skye. He was initially used as a
vermin-killer and was bred low to the ground in order to have access
to tight dens and burrows of rodents. His long coat served as
protection against bites of his prey. This breed evolved from the
small earth dog kept in Scotland it hunt foxes, badgers, and other
vermin. Although the Cairn and other breeds existed in the Highlands,
it would seem that the Skye developed a unique appearance.
Feeding: Recommended feeding for the Skye Terrier is 1-1 ' cans of
high quality meat product (13.3oz size) with biscuit of the same
amount in volume or 3 cupfuls of complete dry food.
Exercise: An apartment is suitable for this dog provided he gets
plenty of exercise. He will need to be walked several times a day.
Grooming: A daily brushing and once a week combing using a
wide-toothed comb are required for this breed. The coat is very
absorbent and will smell and mat easily if not kept dry.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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