Their chunky bodies mean they are often strong enough to escape through gates and whatnot.īoth of these kinds of terriers are said to have ‘low to average’ intelligence compared to other dogs which, for storytelling purposes, makes them excellent low mimetic heroes (to use the terminology of Northrop Frye). Importantly for this series, Skye Terriers are prone to wanderlust and love to roam. Skye Terriers are better watchdogs, apparently.
What’s the difference? Skye Terriers are heavier (but not taller) and have a soft coat rather than wiry. WikipediaĮven if you’ve never met a Skye Terrier, you may have met a Scottish Terrier. The Skye Terrier is a breed of dog that is a long, low, hardy terrier and “one of the most endangered native dog breeds in the United Kingdom” according to The Kennel Club.
I frequently call my dog Hairy Maclary, and if I knew he was going to grow this hairy, I’d have called him Hairy, for sure.Īpparently Hairy Maclary, the real one, is a Skye Terrier, a breed developed on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Passersby ask me if he’s a bearded Collie. Honestly, he could be almost anything! I have a dog who looks very much like Hairy Maclary, but he’s a Border Collie, miniature poodle cross. Three Types Of Modern Myth WHAT KIND OF DOG IS HAIRY MACLARY?
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