THE SKYE TERRIER 511 



Tottie was at one time a prominent breeder. In the early days of 

 dog shows Mr. James Pratt was a power in the Skye Terrier fancy ; 

 while the Rev. T. Nolan and the late Mr. Dobbie were very 

 successful alike as breeders and exhibitors. 



Skye Terriers as puppies are born black and occasionally 

 grizzly grey about the face. Until the puppy is some nine or ten 

 weeks old the hair is smooth, after which it gradually lengthens and 

 sticks straight out, finally forming the jacket described at some 

 length by the Skye Terrier Club of Scotland. In choosing a 

 young puppy the novice should select one that promises to have 

 a long body, a wide and flat skull, dark eyes, and straight, well- 

 boned fore legs. 



In the matter of specialist clubs the Skye Terrier is well 

 represented by the Skye Terrier and Clydesdale Terrier Club (with 

 which Sir Claud Alexander is identified), and the Skye Terrier 

 Club of Scotland. The description of the breed that follows was 

 drawn up by the latter body, and is upon lines that at once appeal 

 to the practical breeder : 



Head. Long, with powerful jaws and incisive teeth closing level, or upper 

 just fitting over under. Skull wide at front of brow, narrowing between ears, 

 and tapering gradually towards muzzle, with little falling in between or behind 

 the eyes. Eyes hazel, medium size, close set. Muzzle always black. 



Ears (prick or pendent). When prick, not large, erect at outer edges, and 

 slanting towards each other at inner, from peak to skull. When pendent, larger, 

 hanging straight, lying flat, and close at front. 



Body. Pre-eminently long and low. Shoulders broad, chest deep, ribs well 

 sprung and oval shaped, giving flattish appearance to sides. Hindquarters and 

 flank full and well developed. Back level and slightly declining from top of 

 hip joint to shoulders. Neck long and gently crested. 



Tail. When hanging, upper half perpendicular, under half thrown backwards 

 in a curve. When raised, a prolongation of the incline of the back, and not 

 rising higher nor curling up. 



Legs. Short, straight, and muscular. No dew claws. Feet large and 

 pointing forward. 



Coat (double). An under, short, close, soft, and woolly. An over, long, 

 averaging 5^in. hard, straight, flat, and free from crisp or curl. Hair on 

 head shorter, softer, and veiling forehead and eyes ; on ears, overhanging 

 inside, falling down and mingling with side locks, not heavily, but surrounding 

 the ear like a fringe, and allowing its shape to appear. Tail also gracefully 

 feathered. 



Colour (any variety). Dark or light blue or grey, or fawn with black points. 

 Shade of head and legs approximating that of body. 



STANDARD 



i. AVERAGE MEASURE 



Dog. Height, at shoulder, Qin. 



Length, back of skull to root of tail, 22|in. 

 ,, muzzle to back o skull, 8|in. 

 ,, root of tail to tip joint, Qin. 

 Total length, 4oin. 



