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

For the record, Lunardi picks the Skye terrier to win it all.

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 Skye terrier enjoyed the snow quite as much in his own little way as Oscar did, and, indeed, he used to live in under it a goodly part of his time every day.

From The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure by Stables, Gordon