FINDING A PUPPY

Before choosing a Skye puppy, here are a few things to be aware of:-

Don’t be deceived by that cute little puppy of six weeks of age.
The Skye is a BIG dog on short legs and they soon grow up.

He is very strong willed and has to be taught at a very early age the “rules”. If reared correctly, he will be your most Loyal, Devoted and Well Behaved companion.

He is naturally reserved with strangers, preferring his own family and immediate friends, but with the right teaching he will be very well mannered with strangers.

Being a typical terrier, he will chase dogs, cats and smaller animals but, again, with the correct teaching he can live very happily and sociably with other animals.

From a tiny pup he must be groomed, before very long that short easy to manage coat will have grown and will require frequent brushing. The coat can become matted if not looked after correctly. And when he comes in soaking wet from the rain, his coat will need to be rubbed with a towel and brushed again.

He can be quite lazy and is just as happy running around a garden as he is a park. But some form of exercise must be taken daily.

Remember, inspite of his beautiful flowing coat and graceful appearance, a Skye is a real terrier, still capable of doing the job he was bred to do hundreds of years ago, albeit a little larger than in those early days.

If you decide this is the breed for you, please contact the Club Secretary who will be happy to put you in touch with reputable, caring breeders.