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Over the last century, most terriers have differed greatly from their present-day forms, yet the Skye Terrier of nearly four centuries ago was very similar to the Skye Terrier of today.

People can find that there is a historical book mentioning the Skye Terrier. This book is called "English Dogges" and the author is John Jayus. He is the Dean of Cambridge University and Gonville Jayus College and King Edward VI. Family physician to Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. Besides the natural sciences, he was a man of wide knowledge. He was also a great traveler and hunter. Speaking of the breed, he said that the Skye Terrier had been brought out of the benighted lands of the northernmost countryside, with hair so long that the face and torso could not be seen clearly.

In this way we discovered today’s Skye Terrier. Its flowing coat is the same as in the past. In the past, these coats mainly played a protective role. If it were not for these coats, when it encountered a malicious pest, it might be possible to lose its fighting power with one bite. Perhaps this long coat has been a hindrance. Although their appearance is inferior to other breeds, they still refuse to change themselves at all. They became the motto of the Scottish Skye Terrier Club, "Always Keep Your Own Character."

The breed takes its name from the chief of the northwest Scottish islands. Here the Skye Terrier established its first home and was considered its most perfect. It is the only terrier that originates from a different northwest island than the whole of Scotland. Those with the greatest practical knowledge of the Skye Terrier still believe that the Skye Terrier has no rival in its own unique field. Whether on rocks, dens, caves, cairns or jungles where birds and beasts hid, or on the water where it captured beasts, the Skye Terrier's contribution will be remembered.

Judging from the characteristics of the Skye Terrier mentioned by Dr. Jayus, it is obvious that the Skye Terrier has become very famous in the cities of England, especially among the royal family. The King and Queen of England often set British fashions, and the Skye Terrier was accepted within the royal family - this was evident in the mid-16th century when Jayus was writing his history, and it soon became a fashionable pet for all classes of the nobility, and in subsequent years , ordinary civilians also have it.

Dating back to the late 1911s, the Skye Terrier was the most popular of all types of terriers. Queen Victoria's early interest and Edwin Lancel's drawings of the New Terrier help illustrate this point. After being bred in all English-speaking countries, the Skye Terrier gradually fell out of people's attention. However, in England and Scotland, where the Skye Terrier is still the largest base, its admirers often talk happily about that time. : A Duchess in a park who, if not accompanied by her long-haired Skye Terrier, will act very shy and embarrassed when others see her.

1887, SkyeThe Terrier was first registered with the AKC. It was one of the most important breeds in American dog shows before the 20th century. Kennel club rivalry is extremely fierce, and although the Terrier's range of activities has been somewhat reduced, the Skye Terrier still has a strong appeal to those who come in contact with it, which proves the true value of the Skye Terrier.