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Skye terrier noun[ C ] uk /ˌskaɪ ˈter.i.ər/ us /ˌskaɪ ˈter.i.ɚ/ a type of small terrier(= a dog that was once used to chase animals into or out of holes) from Scotland that has short legs, ears that stand up, and long, straight fur: Owing to their traditional role as hunting dogs, Skye terriers need regular time outside. The eyes of a Skye terrier are sometimes hard to see because they are covered by its long hair. Dawn would often bring her Skye terrier, Maizy, to the office, where she would be spoiled by Dawn's co-workers. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Canines (dogs) Affenpinscher Afghan hound Airedale terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute English cocker spaniel English setter English springer spaniel fennec fox fox terrier Parson Russell terrier Pekinese Pembroke Welsh corgi Perro de Presa Canario Peruvian Inca Orchid Slovenský Kopov Slovenský Čuvač Small Münsterländer smooth fox terrier sniffer dog |