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By Cindra Grooming Products — USA-Made Professional Grooming Essentials
The Skye Terrier — one of the rarest terrier breeds, originating on Scotland's remote Isle of Skye — carries a long, straight, flat-lying double coat that hangs down both sides of the body almost to the ground. Despite the dramatic look, this coat is easier to maintain than many other long-coated terriers, since it doesn't require hand stripping the way a wire coat does.
The Skye Terrier carries a double coat: a short, close-lying, soft undercoat beneath a long, hard, straight, flat outer coat, about 5.5 inches in length over the body, parting from the head down each side and hanging close to the ground. The head has a fall of hair that covers the face and is separate from the rest of the head coat. The ears are heavily feathered. The coat is not prone to matting the way a curly or wavy coat would be, but it does require consistent brushing to prevent tangles, particularly in the fall and the furnishings behind the ears. Colors include black, blue, dark or light gray, silver platinum, fawn, or cream.
The Skye Terrier is canny, courageous, and good-tempered — a loyal and dignified companion known for deep devotion to its family. Generally reserved with strangers, the Skye is not typically aggressive, and its calm composure at home makes it a reasonable grooming partner when routines are established early and consistently.
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Tangles in fall and ear furnishings | Friction and moisture collect in these longer, softer areas | Brush daily using a wide-pin brush; apply Moisture Plus lightly before combing through |
| Mats forming at skin base | Infrequent brushing; moisture accumulation | Line brush weekly to skin; check behind ears, under legs, and collar zone first |
| Coat losing lay or going wavy | Improper drying or incorrect product | Blow dry straight on low airflow while brushing in the direction of lay; use Moisturizing Shampoo |
| Yellowing on lighter coats | Environmental staining | First lather with Cleansing Shampoo, wait 5 min, rinse; follow with Moisturizing Shampoo |
Brush the coat 2–3 times weekly using a wide-pin brush, working in sections from the skin outward. The coat's natural lay is straight and flat — always brush in that direction. Pay particular attention to the fall, behind the ears, and under the legs where tangles start. Daily combing of the fall with a coarse steel comb prevents the small tangles that become large ones.
Bathe every 4–6 weeks. Thoroughly wet the coat before applying shampoo — the long flat coat needs time to fully saturate. Use Moisturizing Shampoo for routine bathing. Apply Moisture Plus to the fall and furnishings after shampooing; rinse completely. Rinse the jacket thoroughly — any residue causes tangling and dullness in long coats.
The Skye's coat must be dried straight. Blow dry on low-to-medium airflow while brushing the coat in the direction of lay. Do not allow the coat to air dry in a tangled or crimped state. Complete drying ensures the coat lies flat and prevents odor from moisture trapped in the dense undercoat.
The Skye Terrier sheds very little. The flat outer coat doesn't blow like a double-coated working breed — loose hair is more likely to stay in the coat than fall freely, which is why consistent brushing is important to remove it before it tangles.
| Stage | Focus |
|---|---|
| Puppy | Softer puppy coat; build daily brushing tolerance before the adult coat grows in at 18–24 months |
| Adult | Full-length flat outer coat; consistent 2–3x weekly brushing; blow dry straight after every bath |
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Fall and ear furnishing combing | Daily |
| Full brushing | 2–3 times weekly |
| Bath | Every 4–6 weeks |
| Nail trim | Every 3–4 weeks |
| Ear check | Weekly |
The Skye Terrier's dramatic coat lies flat and straight because of consistent technique, not luck. Cindra's Moisturizing Shampoo and Moisture Plus support the long outer coat while keeping the fall manageable. Made in the USA since 1982.
Used the texturizing shampoo on my Border Collie puppy and I loved it! Rinses nicely, smells okay, coat feels really nice after drying. Other shampoos over-soften which isn't correct for the breed. The texturizing shampoo is just right!
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Washed a dirty puppy and the cleansing shampoo got him *literally* squeaky clean. First time using a cleansing shampoo and I was impressed. I'm not a fan of the scent, but I cant argue with the results.
