skye-terrier

Skye terrier

noun
one of a Scottish breed of small terriers having short legs and a dark or light blue-gray, gray, or fawn coat.

Origin:
1850–55; after Skye

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Skye terrier
 
n
a short-legged long-bodied breed of terrier with long wiry hair and erect ears

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