"A little like the idea of the ravens leaving the Tower of London, the idea of Skyes vanishing altogether from Britain, which is a distinct possibility, should provoke at least a twinge of regret."

No farm or croft on the Isle of Skye was complete without one ...

 An excerpt from an extremely well written article by Katie Grant  in The Sunday Times Scotland June 18, 2006.

For example, did you know that:

" their [Skye Terriers Ed.] origins are full of romance, supposedly involving gallant Maltese dogs, wrecked on the rocks of Skye in the early 17th century. After scrambling ashore, they were welcomed by the local terriers in the usual doggy way and, in time, produced the unique Skye puppies without which, very soon, no farm or croft was complete."

We are 'comrades in arms' with this Vulnerable Scottish Breed and there is strength in numbers. 

Read the full article here