Description:
At this stage in his life, Sampson should be lounging back and relaxing and not worry about being returned to the same shelter where he was adopted 12 years ago.  This poor baby was owner surrendered back to Judy. WHY? Who knows. He would love to have again a real home and a soft bed and a family.Will you be that someone who will love him and keep him safe till he goes to the Rainbow Bridge? Please consider adopting or fostering this sweetheart as he would love you.  According to his previous owner, he is houstrained and crate trained. He does like other dogs, but does not care for cats. He does know some tricks and is happy and playful.  He likes all kids of all ages.  Sampson walks great on a leash and enjoys walks.  He used to run free in his previous home.  

Foster Update 6/29/15:

Foster Update 5/4/15:
Sampson is doing great! He's such a sweetheart. He gets along very well with our dogs. He was trying to hump them a lot in the beginning, but they've worked everything out, so that's no longer an issue. He loves to nap, although he's still very spunky for an old man. We gave him a bath today with soothing shampoo as his skin is still bothering him. He was not excited at all about it. He fought a little, but once he was in the tub he was fine, just a little whining ocassionally. Afterwards he ran around the house and rubbed himself all over the carpet. He has no food aggression issues, although he will try to sneak in and eat our other dog's food when they're fed first, so we just keep an eye on him while everyone is eating.


According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the origin of the Skye Terrier is connected with a shipwreck. In the early 1600's a Spanish ship came to grief against the rocks of the island of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides. Among the survivors were Maltese dogs that mated with local terriers and produced this new extremely pleasing and unique breed. In the mid-1800's Queen Victoria took a fancy to the breed and it became very popular for awhile, especially among the nobility. Later the breed's popularity waned. The Skye Terrier is very loyal and strongly connected to his master. Legend has it that a Skye named "Bobby" stayed faithfully by the grave of his deceased master for ten years before he, too, passed away. Towns people fed him. The breed was first shown in England in 1864, and first registered with the AKC in 1887. Today the beautiful Skye Terrier is primarily a companion, though he can still help control vermin. The Skye is very good-natured, polite and affectionate. Courageous, spunky and bold. Loving and playful, yet more serious than many terriers. They love attention. Loyal, protective, and can become a bit willful with a meek owner. This breed requires extensive early socialization with people or he may grow up to be overly suspicious of strangers. Skye's who have owners that allow them to believe they are pack leader to humans often do not like to be touched by strangers and may bite. Do not allow this breed to developed Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is the boss, or they may also be a bit dog-aggressive and bark obsessively. Be careful around other small animals, as the Skye likes to chase. The Skye Terrier is good for apartment life. It is relatively active indoors and will do okay without a yard. This is a very healthy breed with a life expectancy of about 12-15 years.