Skye Terrier

Few breeds have fallen further from fame. The Skye Terrier, one of the old terriers of the Hebrides, was described as early as 1570, won a Victorian following after Queen Victoria acquired one in 1842, and gave Edinburgh its loyal Greyfriars Bobby. Bred to tackle fox and badger among the rocks, it is now a long, low dog with a flowing coat that needs grooming more than once a week. Registrations fell from 71 in 2024 to 45 in 2025.