Sky terrier

Stately, noble dogs from the Scottish mountainous island of Skye.
Description
The Skye Terrier or, as it is also called, the Skyeye Terrier is a sturdy, medium sized dog. Height at withers – about 25 cm, weight – about 12 kg.
Of the entire group of terriers, Skaev has the longest body. The body is strongly stretched (its length is twice the height of the withers), the back is straight, the loin is short; limbs short and strong. The head is elongated and strong, with a mild transition from the forehead to the muzzle, the muzzle is voluminous, the nose is large. Eyes of medium size, close-set, brown. Ears can be standing or drooping, with tassels on the tips. The tail with a suspension, keeps on the top line or below.
Sky-terrier hair is long, hard, adjacent to the body, straight. The undercoat is thick, short and very soft. The hair on the back is softer and shorter than on the whole body, but it still closes the eyes and forehead. Color monophonic, any color, allowed white spot on the chest. Other color options: fawn, cream, etc., with dark tips of the ears and limbs.
Skye terrier breed
Character
Sky-terrier breed is famous for its strong-willed and loyal disposition. These small dogs have a big and brave heart!
Skye all his life deeply attached to his master and will do everything to protect him. But to the rest of the people they are incredulous. Respect for this dog is hard to earn.
Terriers are self-confident, brave, balanced and cheerful. These are wonderful companions who know firsthand what true friendship is.
A noble and slightly stubborn dog, the Skye Terrier is ideal for a strong, purposeful person who has experience in handling dogs. In the upbringing of Skye, one must be persistent and demanding, but necessarily friendly.
Health
The breed was formed in harsh weather conditions, in an area where it is always damp and windy. Historically, dogs have good health and stamina. In addition, sky-terriers are long-lived. With good care, they live more than 20 years!
Care
Skye terriers are pretty unpretentious in content, but they need long walks twice a day. The ideal place for Skye is a country house with a private yard. The dog can not be kept on a leash, but occasionally let out of the house to run around the yard – what you need. With regular walks, the sky easily adapts to the city apartment.
It should be understood that this is a very intelligent and talented dog. For the proper development and stimulation of the intellect, offer it active interesting games on the street, and also stock up with interactive toys and puzzles for the house. Skye love to run, play aportirovki and hide and seek, and will be very happy if the owners share with them their active hobbies.
The long hair of the sky terrier practically does not tangle, which greatly facilitates the care of the breed. It is necessary to comb wool at least once a week, but there is no need for cutting and trimming.
Skye terrier dog
Story
The breed of sky terrier dogs is very old. It was formed in one of the most magical countries of the world – in Scotland, on the mountainous island of Skye. The dogs were named after him. It is believed that the ancestors of Skaev were long-haired short-legged terriers.
In Scotland, with brave and agile sky-terriers, they hunted large rodents and even foxes. Later they were brought to England. The English Queen Victoria had a favorite pet.
The breed was first presented at the exhibition in 1864. Today, these amazing Scottish dogs are popular all over the world.