Skippy's approximate date of birth was 1932 and he gracefully retired in 1939. He was known for being a smart wired hair terrier who trained easy and was a popular star at the time. He made $200 a week while his trainer only brought in $60 a week.
His owner, Mrs. Gale Henry East, once a prominent movie comedienne said. ... "When Skippy has to drink water in a scene, the first time he does it he really drinks. If there are retakes and he's had all the water he can drink, he'll go through the scene just as enthusiastically as though his throat were parched, but he'll fake it. If you watch closely you'll see he's just going through the motions of lapping and isn't really picking up water at all. And, because he has a sense of humor, he loves it when you laugh and tell him you've caught him faking but that it's all right with you.
Skippy, the smart and talented wired hair terrier was one of the most popular dog stars in Hollywood in his hey day.
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