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If you are
considering adding a Gleanntan Skye Terrier to your
household, we hope that these notes will be helpful:
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Gleanntan has been breeding
quality Skye Terriers for the past 49 years and we have bred
124 AKC Champions to date. All of our Skyes
have been cherished companions to their owners. Our breeding
program is limited to an average of one litter per year. It is our responsibility to
help preserve and protect the breed and this mission directs our breeding selections and the
placement of our Skyes. Our responsibility as breeders, is to best match a puppy with an
owner and to provide support to the owner for the life of the dog.
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All of our Skye Terriers live in
our home and all puppies are born in our home. Our puppies
are raised in our kitchen where they receive constant,
ongoing socialization and love. We believe that good
temperaments are the result of sound breeding selections and
intensive socialization beginning at a young age.
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Our name, "Gleanntan" is a
registered kennel prefix that is protected by the American
Kennel Club. Our hobby and our passion is breeding and
showing Skye Terriers. We are not a boarding kennel.
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While we do recognize that the Skye Terrier is not a
breed for everyone, we encourage newcomers who are eager to
learn. We believe it is important to remain in touch with
the owners of our Skyes and to provide support to them as
needed. We enjoy working with owners who are new to
conformation showing and if geographic proximity allows it,
we are able to assist these owners with handling and ring
preparation.
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Much of
the information presented on our Web site involves the conformation show
ring. Beyond being an enjoyable lifetime pursuit, the
conformation ring is where our Skyes are evaluated. These
evaluations help to guide us in making the best possible breeding decisions.
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We place some of our Skyes in non-show homes
with folks who
are seeking the loyal and loving companionship of a
Skye. All of our Skyes (show and non-show) are expected to
be a high priority in their owners' lives and to receive the
care and love that they deserve. All of our Skyes are sold
with a contract. Our non-show Skyes are sold with a
spay/neuter clause.
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We are
particularly proud of the fact that so many of the owners who
acquire our Skyes, return to Gleanntan through the
years for their Skyes.
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If you
think the Skye might be the breed for you, we encourage you to visit the American Kennel Club web site at:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/skye_terrier/index.cfm for
more information.
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The
Skye Terrier in Brief |
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Country of origin |
Scotland |
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AKC group |
Terrier |
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Function |
Companionship |
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Life span |
12 to 14 years |
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Watchdog |
Yes (barking only) |
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Color |
Black, blue, dark or light
gray, silver platinum, fawn or cream |
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Coat type |
Double coat, undercoat
short, close, soft and woolly; outercoat hard straight
and flat |
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Professional grooming |
Yes, for those unfamiliar
with Skye coat care |
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Home grooming |
Often - with pin brush,
comb |
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Size |
Height is 10 inches at the
withers, length is chest bone over tail, 20 inches;
females: height is 9 1/2 inches at withers; length is
chest bone over tail, 19 inches |
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Weight |
Males 30 to 35 pounds;
females slightly less |
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Activity level |
Moderate |
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Intelligence |
High |
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Trainability |
Good - only with positive
reinforcement |
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Good with children |
Yes, with children who are
"trained" to interact with dogs |
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Good with other pets |
Yes, if raised together |
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Home environment |
House or apartment; needs
daily exercise and attention |
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Attitude toward strangers |
Reserved and cautious;
good watchdog |
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Character |
Fearless, loyal,
affectionate |
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Source: Skye 'O The
Scots by Judith A. Tabler - Dog Fancy Magazine, January,
1997 |
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