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Skye Terrier

1600 to 1874United KingdomTerrier
Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Skye Terrier at a glance

Origin
Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom
Appeared
1600 to 1874 (likely)
Family
Terrier
Type
Terrier
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC, KC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 75

The name. Named for the Isle of Skye.

Similar breedYorkshire Terrier1850 to 1874 · United KingdomSimilar breedAiredale Terrier1850 to 1880 · United KingdomRelated breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Gave rise to

Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Paisley Terrier

Same family: Terrier

Airedale Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier

Same time, same continent

Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund

The familyTerrierRead the family's story: origins, members, DNAClose relativeAndalusian Terrier1700 to 1990 · SpainSame familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The Skye Terrier appears 1600 to 1874 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Skye Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · SwitzerlandGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia