Typical Prick-eared Skye Terrier Dog (Property of Miss M'Cheane).
In drop-eared Skyes a low carriage of tail is desirable, but in the prick-eared variety on a level with the back.
The hair down the spinal column has a parting in it, causing the coat to hang, in curtain-like fashion, from head to tail.
Head.—This should be long, rather wide between the eyes, flat on the skull, and narrow between ears. Nose black, and hard palate black, or nearly so. Ears about 2 inches, and lying close to cheeks. If prick-eared, to be well up, and inclined forward.
Body long, and ribs well rounded. The back ought to be fairly level, rising at the croup.
Legs, short and strong, having round feet, well covered with hair.
Weight.—From 16 to 20 lbs.
Faults.—Short back, faulty carriage of ears, thin coat, too short coat, legginess, bad carriage of tail, bad colour, too light, etc.