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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

Charlie the Skye terrier finished second at Westminster last year to Miss P the beagle.

From US News

CJ won the sporting group; a Skye terrier named Charlie, won in the terrier group; and a white and fluffy Samoyed, named Bogey, won in the working group on Tuesday evening.

From Reuters

With more than 2,700 dogs entered, her top competition could come from Charlie the Skye terrier, who finished second to Miss P the beagle at Westminster last year.

From Washington Times