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Skye Terrier
Loyal, dignified, spirited, reserved
Popularity
661
Long, low island terrier; devoted to family and needs socialization.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
double coat with short close soft woolly undercoat and hard straight flat outer coat
Colors
black, gray, cream, fawn with dark ears
Male height
9–10 in
Female height
9–10 in
Male weight
35–45 lb
Female weight
25–35 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
4
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
