Skye terrier

American  

noun

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

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Skye terrier British  

noun

1. 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

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

The other finalists were Liz, an English springer spaniel; and Good Time Charlie, a Skye terrier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2015

Peter was only a mite of a boy, but wherever he went, Fuss, the Skye terrier, accompanied him, and it was universally admitted that no ghost in its right senses would dare to face Fuss.

From From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New by Gordon Stables

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