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# The Skye Terrier: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United Kingdom
An elegant, loyal and reserved Scottish terrier, with a characteristic long coat.
Size SmallLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €1,200 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=skye-terrier)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Good
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Loyalty: He develops a deep attachment to his family and shows great loyalty on a daily basis.
- Balanced temperament: Well socialized, he combines dignity, relative calm and good stability of character.
- Adaptability: He can live just as well in an apartment as in a house if his outings are regular.
- Reserved with strangers: His wary side calls for early socialization and measured introductions.
- Coat maintenance: His long coat requires thorough brushing and regular monitoring.
- Back vigilance: His elongated morphology requires avoiding excess weight and certain unsuitable efforts.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Calm and present owners: He appreciates a close, stable, and consistent relationship with his humans.
- Apartment or house living: His moderate activity level allows him to adapt to different living environments.
- People ready to maintain the coat: Regular grooming is necessary to keep a healthy and elegant coat.
Not recommended for
- Homes often absent: He does not cope well with a life too distant from his family and needs regular interactions.
- Owners neglecting grooming: Without consistent care, his coat can become tangled and his skin may be less well monitored.
- People looking for a very outgoing dog with everyone: His reserved nature does not suit those who want a companion who is immediately demonstrative with strangers.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
25 cmSkye Terrier
- Height at the withers
- 24–26 cm
- Weight
- 10–15 kg
- Coat
- Long, straight, double
- FCI group
- 3
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Skye Terrier in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
A very old Scottish breed from the Isle of Skye, the Skye Terrier was once called the Terrier of the Western Isles. Selected to accompany man and hunt pests, it distinguished itself by its legendary loyalty, illustrated by Greyfriars Bobby, who remained famous in Edinburgh for having watched for years over his master's grave.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Skye Terrier is a medium-sized dog, clearly longer than tall, with a straight back, a well let-down chest and a low, elegant silhouette. Its topcoat is long, flat, straight and of hard texture, doubled with a dense, softer undercoat; the coat can be black, grey, fawn or cream with black tips.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Very attached to its family, the Skye Terrier is faithful, loyal and dignified. It often remains reserved, even wary, towards strangers without being aggressive, and its balanced temperament makes it a pleasant companion when it is well socialized.
Affectionate
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This terrier enjoys a calm life close to its humans, while keeping a strong personality. It can live in an apartment if its daily needs are met and willingly enjoys one to two outings per day to walk, explore and play.
Training
## Training and socialization
Training the Skye Terrier requires consistency, firmness and a lot of gentleness. Harsh methods should be avoided; it responds better to a clear framework, early socialization and positive reinforcement that builds on its intelligence and its attachment to its owner.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Skye Terrier
The Skye Terrier is a fairly rare breed whose purchase price mainly reflects the quality of the breeding, the selection of breeding dogs, and the care given to early socialization.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/skye-terrier/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Skye Terrier is generally a robust and resilient dog. Its double coat protects it well from cold and bad weather, but the breed has a few predispositions that justify careful veterinary monitoring.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/skye-terrier/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Skye Terrier needs a quality diet, adapted to its age, size and activity level. A well-balanced ration helps support its skin, coat and body condition.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/skye-terrier/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The most famous representative of the breed is Greyfriars Bobby, who became a symbol of loyalty in Scotland after watching over his master's grave. The Skye Terrier is also known under the names Skye Terrier and Isle of Skye Terrier.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Skye Terrier
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Skye Terrier live in an apartment?
Yes, the Skye Terrier can live in an apartment if it benefits from one to two daily outings, a stable family life and regular stimulation.
### Is the Skye Terrier easy to train?
Its education requires consistency and tact. It understands rules well when they are set with firmness, gentleness and regularity, but it does not appreciate brutality.
## Find a Skye Terrier breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Skye Terrier breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Skye Terrier breeders by country
[3 breeders of Skye Terrier in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier/denmark) [2 breeders of Skye Terrier in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier/austria) [2 breeders of Skye Terrier in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier) [2 breeders of Skye Terrier in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier/italy) [1 breeder of Skye Terrier in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier/finland) [1 breeder of Skye Terrier in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier/germany)
[All breeders of Skye Terrier in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier)
## Ready to welcome a Skye Terrier?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-skye-terrier)
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