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

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

To Thomas Stevenson “Coolin,” mentioned below, had been a favourite Skye terrier of Heriot Row days.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis