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Skye terrier

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Skye terrier

Breed of short-legged terrier from the island of Skye and adjoining areas of Scotland, bred originally as a killer of rodents. Its long, thick coat may be black, grey, fawn, or cream. It is about 25 cm/10 in at the shoulder and its body is long in proportion.



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There were few sounds that roused Maggie when she was dreaming over her book, but Tom's name served as well as the shrillest whistle; in an instant she was on the watch, with gleaming eyes, like a Skye terrier suspecting mischief, or at all events determined to fly at any one who threatened it toward Tom.
The Mill on the Floss by Eliot, George View in context
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