Ten inches tall and twice as long, the Skye is a terrier with a curtain of hair hanging to the ground. The kennel is a simple fit; the coat is the part to think through.
Short on legs, big on weight
The standard asks for an ideal shoulder height of 10 inches for dogs and 9.5 for bitches, and the body length is about twice the height. A 35 to 45 pound dog this low is comfortable in Economy (about 16 square feet inside and 48 outside) at $52 a night. Two Skyes from one home share for $52 and $44.
A double coat that hangs
The undercoat is short, close, soft and woolly; the outer coat is hard, straight and flat, 5.5 inches long, parting from head to tail, with hair veiling the forehead and eyes. The bath chart's last column covers double coats, $55 at 26 to 50 pounds on the chart effective January 1, 2024. Long hair at ground level picks up dirt, so a bath near pick-up is a common choice. Please ask to confirm.
Terrier spirit
A terrier is quick, direct and sure of itself, in a small body. The large fenced play areas and the grass field fit that energy, and walks are included. Dogs see their neighbors through the fence but keep their own space, which helps a self-assured terrier stay calm.
Keeping a long coat comfortable
A coat this long traps heat. The air-conditioned side of the run keeps the dog comfortable in summer, and the dog chooses inside or outside through its doggie door. Staff carry belongings and walk the dog in from your car, so a low dog never crosses hot pavement alone.
Records and booking
Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella must be current through the last day, and the dog must arrive free of fleas and ticks. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. See terriers, the Scottish Terrier and Dandie Dinmont Terrier.