SKYE TERRIER!!! by jendellas
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Went to a show today, took Freddie, he was 2nd in his class & was Reserve best dog. Took some pics of some other breeds, this is the Skye Terrier.
One of the oldest Scottish breeds, the Skye Terrier makes a good watchdog and house-dog. Although he is distrustful of strangers he is devoted and loyal to family and friends, courageous but not aggressive. His long coat makes him a very glamorous dog, but he requires weekly brushing and occasional bathing to keep him in good condition. A plus is that his coat rarely sheds. Because he is low to the ground, mud does stick to his furnishings, but it can quickly and easily be brushed out when dry. Although the majority of Skye Terriers are prick-eared, there is also a variety known as ‘drop-eared’, in which the ears hang flat against the skull. The Skye was once known as the Terrier of the Western Isles, evolving into what we now call the Skye Terrier, with a mix of breeds behind him, including Cairn Terrier prototypes. One of the most famed of the breed was Greyfriars Bobby, who, in Edinburgh, around 1858, took up a vigil at his master’s grave in Greyfriars Churchyard, until he, too, died. Greyfriars Bobby was buried in unconsecrated ground in the churchyard and his devotion is commemorated by a memorial plaque in the street and by a tablet on his grave.
Info from the Kennel Club.
Thanks for all the lovely comments & favs, so, so appreciated. xxx
Comments (13)
Faemike55
Very cute dog interesting information
magnus073
Barbara, you did a great job on this wonderful presentation.
T.Rex
Dog? Oh. I thought it at first a walking floor mop created by some crazy engineer. Now I know better! Thanks for educating me! :-)
durleybeachbum
I like this breed.
Glendaw
Wow Freddie looks like a winner, he is a cutie. Thanks for sharing the story and information of this interesting breed Barbara.
anaber
Thanks for the story. He is BEAUTIFUL:)
Mulltipass
Wonderful capture and information!!
mickeyrony
No need vacuum ...... But a nice kind of dog((5++))
Wolfenshire Online Now!
Very cool write-up, an beautiful dog.
danapommet
The mopping the floor comments are funny but putting that aside - s/he is a beautiful looking dog - I would think that it would be hard to show them!
Mark-David-Rogers
A fascinating breed, I seem to remember another being the Scottish Terriers, those were paraded during last years commonwealth games, yet it appears one of the most popular breeds of dog in Scotland is indeed the Labrador. Nice capture of this wonderfully turned out dog.
ontar1
Beautiful dog!
gillbrooks
Aww that's quite a sad story at the end :( Still, on a brighter note, they'd come in handy if you break your floor mop!! (just kidding)