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 • 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

And of all the living crowd that had filled the churchyard and surrounded the ruin, none was left but the little Skye terrier Nelly, who was still at work in the vault.

From Tried for Her Life A Sequel to "Cruel As the Grave" by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte