Skye terrier

American

noun

one of a Scottish breed of small terriers having short legs and a dark or light blue-gray, gray, or fawn coat.

Skye terrier British

noun

a short-legged long-bodied breed of terrier with long wiry hair and erect ears

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Etymology

Origin of Skye terrier

First recorded in 1850–55; after Skye

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Skye terrier

The Skye terrier which was chosen to play the role was given to Willie Merrilees after the movie had been filmed.

From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2023

This was the statuesque Greyhound’s 44th brush with victory on the dog show circuit. Last year’s top prize was given to a Skye terrier named Good Time Charlie.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2016

Charlie the Skye terrier and Rumor the German shepherd head the pack, and could be picked as the nation’s top pooch.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 15, 2016

Charlie the Skye terrier and Rumor the German shepherd head the pack, and could be picked as the nation's top pooch.

From US News ● Feb. 15, 2016

Sandy McQuarry was a thick-set man, with a face like a Skye terrier.

From Treasure Valley by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller

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