Skye Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Skye Terrier Dogs are Courageous, Good-Tempered, and Canny dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank #178. Their long coat needs daily grooming to make it in tip-top condition. These dogs are easy to exercise and will adjust to city apartments easily. Skye Terrier Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 55).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Good-tempered, Intelligent, Friendly, Fearless, Loyal, Gay
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE :Group: Terrier. Type: medium-size dog breed
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Scotland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Skye Terriers were bred by farmers to ward off pests
2- The Breed is older than most Terrier breeds
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Skye Terrier Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Light Grey, Fawn, Dark Grey, Blue
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 12 - 15in (30 - 38cm)
Length: 21 - 26in (53 - 66cm)
According to AKC -
TAIL
The long tail is well feathered. When hanging, the upper section is pendulous and follows the line of the rump. The lower section is thrown back in a moderate arc, but does not twist or curl. The tail is not carried above the line of the back
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WEIGHT
Male: 16 - 18 kg
Female: 12 - 14 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
schnauzer dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1938
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ORIGIN
Scotland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
