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Skye Terrier

Terrier Group

Skye Terrier dog, photographed by Pleple2000
Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

The Skye Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Isle of Skye, Scotland (16th century). Males weigh 16–20 kg and females 11–18 kg. It stands 23–26 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Skye Terrier is a small breed of terrier from the Isle of Skye in Scotland. These dogs are small in size, with a long and wiry coat of fur. They have a dignified and independent demeanor, with an instinct for hunting. They are highly intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are loyal and devoted to their family, but can be stubborn and independent at times.

Group
Terrier Group
Origin
United Kingdom, Isle of Skye, Scotland (16th century)
Coat
long double · black, blue, dark grey, light grey, silver platinum, fawn, and cream
Also known as
Scotch Terrier
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
beff84c3-66c4-4335-beba-f346c2565881

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Skye Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from skyeterrierclubofamerica.org en.wikipedia.org animalia.bio pets4homes.co.uk

Skye Terrier FAQ

How long does a Skye Terrier live?
The Skye Terrier has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Skye Terrier get?
Males weigh 16–20 kg and females 11–18 kg. Height ranges from 23–26 cm.
Is the Skye Terrier hypoallergenic?
No, the Skye Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Skye Terrier in?
The Skye Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/beff84c3-66c4-4335-beba-f346c2565881. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/beff84c3-66c4-4335-beba-f346c2565881"
Response 
{
  "data": {
    "id": "beff84c3-66c4-4335-beba-f346c2565881",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Skye Terrier",
      "description": "The Skye Terrier is a small breed of terrier from the Isle of Skye in Scotland. These dogs are small in size, with a long and wiry coat of fur. They have a dignified and independent demeanor, with an instinct for hunting. They are highly intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are loyal and devoted to their family, but can be stubborn and independent at times.",
      "life": {
        "max": 15,
        "min": 12
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 20,
        "min": 16
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 18,
        "min": 11
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 26,
        "min": 24
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 25,
        "min": 23
      },
      "origin": {
        "era": "16th century",
        "region": "Isle of Skye, Scotland",
        "country": "United Kingdom"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "double",
        "colors": [
          "black",
          "blue",
          "dark grey",
          "light grey",
          "silver platinum",
          "fawn",
          "cream"
        ],
        "length": "long"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 3,
        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 5,
        "shedding": 2,
        "temperament": [
          "dignified",
          "independent",
          "loyal",
          "devoted",
          "reserved with strangers",
          "strong-willed"
        ],
        "trainability": 3,
        "good_with_dogs": 2,
        "exercise_minutes": 40,
        "apartment_friendly": 3,
        "good_with_children": 3,
        "good_with_strangers": 2
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Scotch Terrier"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://skyeterrierclubofamerica.org/akc-breed-standard/",
          "title": "Skye Terrier Club of America AKC Breed Standard"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Terrier",
          "title": "Skye Terrier - Wikipedia"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://animalia.bio/pets/skye-terrier",
          "title": "All about Skye Terrier breed (FCI standard details)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/dog-breeds/skye-terrier/",
          "title": "Skye Terrier Dogs Breed - Pets4Homes"
        }
      ],
      "images": [
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          "large": "https://images.dogapi.dog/y7329o9lfkiy9i7iz4m19ke6gy7e",
          "attribution": {
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        {
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          "attribution": {
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        {
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    },
    "relationships": {
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          "type": "group"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/beff84c3-66c4-4335-beba-f346c2565881/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.