The Skye Terrier is an intelligent dog that enjoys having something to do, especially if it also means spending time with their owners. Here are some wonderful photos of Skyes working, playing and trying out dogs sports, therapy work and promotional activities. They truly are the breed that can!
Discover Dogs is an event organised by the Kennel Club at Crufts & as a stand-alone event in London, whereby members of the public can meet every breed of dog currently recognised by the KC. The idea behind the event is to enable anyone thinking of having a pup or a dog to be able
In 2017 researchers at the Animal Health Trust (AHT) began the next phase of the Skye Terrier Hepatitis research to prepare for a genome wide association study (GWAS) to try and find a region in the genome involved with the disease. This was written about in the Skye Terrier Health Report 2018. The estimated cost
The breed being featured in the Kennel Gazette August 2018 issue in the Judges’ Choice section is the Skye Terrier. This feature includes the opportunity for the Club or individuals to place an advertisement within the feature. The costs for which are as follows: The sizes available are: Full page – £350+vat (£420.00) 1/2 page
The Skye Terrier Health Committee will shortly be preparing the yearly health report. We would like to thank everybody who has provided DNA samples from their dogs. These samples are held securely at the Animal Health Trust and provide a valuable resource for monitoring breed health. To ensure that records are accurate and represent the
As you may already know, the Skye Terrier Health Committee has been working closely with the Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust and Dr Penny Watson of Cambridge University on the ongoing research into Skye Terrier Hepatitis. We have received the following update from colleagues at the Animal Health Trust – With
Have you heard of the Skye Terrier database? The database provides a wonderful resource, courtesy of Hanna Granlund (of Buckwheaters Skye Terriers) (http://skyeterrier.no-ip.org/index.php), with a host of pedigree information. The database is an extensive online resource holding pedigree information for Skye Terriers from across the world. By entering the registered name of the dog on
Do you struggle to find dog shows, competitions and events in your local area that have the right classess for your dog? If the answer is ‘yes’ then the Kennel Club ‘Find a Dog Show’ service might be helpful. Findadogshow.org.uk provides a fully searchable database of all Kennel Club licenced events from breed exhibition to
The Skye Terrier Club, Skye Terrier Club of America and Skye Terrier Club of Finland are working together to investigate the incidence of different types of cancer among the Skye Terrier population. Representatives from the Clubs’ Health committees have put together a short survey to help gather information on cases of cancer around the globe.
Sourcing a puppy can be an exciting time – you’ve met many dogs at events around the country, explored many breeds and decided that a Skye is the one for you. But the work does not end there, now you have to find a breeder and you may have to wait for that breeder to