The Skye Terrier - National Breed Clubs - American Kennel Club

Coat–Double. Undercoat short, close, soft and woolly. Outer coat
hard, straight and flat. 5½ inches long without extra credit granted for
greater length. The body coat hangs straight down each side, parting
from head to tail. The head hair, which may be shorter, veils forehead
and eyes and forms a moderate beard and apron. The long feathering
on the ears falls straight down from the tips and outer edges, surrounding
the ears like a fringe and outlining their shape. The ends of
the hair should mingle with the coat of the neck. Tail well feathered.
• Trimming of the coat is common under the tail and on the feet.
• A Skye’s coat is the most distinguishing characteristic.
• The coat at the skin should be one overall color.
• Length of coat is, however, only one point, and however long the
coat may be, if it has not quality, the dog will stand but a poor
chance of a prize in close competition under a good judge.
• Its double coat has a long, hard outer coat, free of curl, and a soft,
wooly undercoat.
Points must be very dark to black – no other coloration should be
seen on the coat. No distinctive marking other than points on the ears,
muzzle and tip of the tail should evident.
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Skye Terrier Club of America