Skye terrier

noun

1. one of a Scottish breed of small terriers having short legs and a dark or light blue-gray, gray, or fawn coat.

Skye terrier

noun

1. a short-legged long-bodied breed of terrier with long wiry hair and erect ears

Word History and Origins

Origin of Skye terrier¹

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

Mary Stuart had her Skye terrier—what comfort will I take with me to my execution?

From Literature

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

Charlie the Skye terrier finished second at Westminster last year to Miss P the beagle.

From US News

CJ won the sporting group; a Skye terrier named Charlie, won in the terrier group; and a white and fluffy Samoyed, named Bogey, won in the working group on Tuesday evening.

From Reuters