Skye Terrier Dog Breed Temperament, Health Problems, Grooming and Living Conditions

Temper. As a breed, the Skye Terrier is polite and loyal with a generally affectionate and loving disposition. They are playful, cheerful and love attention, as well as being very brave considering their size. They need to be trained with a constant steady hand and know who is boss, or small dog syndrome can develop. If allowed to think that he is in charge, the dog may become suspicious of obsessively protective and aggressive strangers, and may bark a lot and possibly even bite.

Health problems. The Skye Terrier is a particularly healthy breed, with no significant genetic or inherent problems, and commonly lives between 12 and 15 years.

Cleanliness. You can choose to cut his hair shorter to make the coat easier to care for. With long hair, they require frequent brushing or their coat will mat. They are an average shedder. With a short coat, they would require brushing or combing about twice a week. If you choose to grow her hair long, it’s an idea to style it every day or two to reduce matting.

Life conditions. Although they are small dogs, the Skye Terrier will require reasonable walks every day. Playing can help the dog to disperse his energy, but this is in addition to the walks and does not replace them. If you don’t exercise this dog enough, it can develop behavioral problems. They prefer to have a safe, fenced-in area to run around in, but they adapt quite well to apartment living.