Skye Terrier Club of America All Ears!
Dive into the vibrant “All Ears!”, where the Skye Terrier Club of America (STCA) curates a comprehensive collection of posts covering diverse categories for enthusiasts. All Ears! features articles on Skye Terrier health, grooming their iconic double coat, training tips, breed history, and National Specialty updates. Whether you’re exploring the breed’s Scottish roots, show results, or community news, this page offers a one-stop destination to engage with the STCA community and enhance your knowledge of this spirited, loyal companion.
Thoughts From Karen Turnbull
First published in Showsite Magazine, September 2025
Skye and Clydesdale: Are They The Same Breed? Part 1
Part I - by Larry D. Harvey Apparently, there are folks throughout the Skyedom for whom the answer to this question is unclear: including me. So, after [...]
Skye and Clydesdale: Are They The Same Breed? Part 2
Part II - by Larry D. Harvey In Part I of this essay, the long history of breeding to create dog varieties that accommodate the desires and [...]
2025 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/05/25 in Macungie, PA SKYE TERRIERS. JUDGE: Ms. Kathi Elliot SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Junior, 12 & Under 15 Months Dogs. 1/BSW 11 GLEANNTAN [...]
2024 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/06/24 in Macungie, PA SKYE TERRIERS. JUDGE: Mrs. Sandra Pretari Hickson SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Puppy, 6 & Under 9 Months Dogs. A 17 [...]
2023 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/08/23 in Macungie, PA SKYE TERRIERS. JUDGE: Ms. Kari Hill SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Puppy, 6 & Under 9 Months Dogs. 1/BOSSW 27 HIGH [...]
2022 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/09/22 in Macungie, PA SKYE TERRIERS. JUDGE: Mrs. Lisa Graser SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Junior, 15 & Under 18 Months Bitches. 1/BSW/BBEB 22 JAY-ROY [...]
2021 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/10/21 in Macungie, PA SKYE TERRIERS. JUDGE: Mr. Frederick R. Vogel SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Junior, 12 & Under 15 Months Dogs. 2 7 [...]
2019 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/06/19 in Blue Bell, PA SKYE TERRIERS. JUDGE: Mrs. Kari Loken SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Junior, 15 & Under 18 Months Dogs. 1/BOSSW 9 [...]
2018 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/07/18 in Blue Bell, PA SKYE TERRIERS JUDGE: Ms. Anne M. Beckwith SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Junior, 15 & Under 18 Months Dogs. 2 [...]
2017 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/08/17 in Blue Bell, PA SKYE TERRIERS JUDGE: Mr. Wayne F. Harmon SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Puppy, 6 & Under 9 Months Dogs. 1 [...]
2016 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/09/16 in Blue Bell, PA SKYE TERRIERS JUDGE: Mr. Michael Weser SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Puppy, 6 & Under 9 Months Dogs. 1 43 [...]
2015 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/04/15 in Blue Bell, PA SKYE TERRIERS JUDGE: Mrs. Christine E. Calcinari SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Puppy, 6 & Under 9 Months Dogs. 1/BSW [...]
2014 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/05/14 in Blue Bell, PA SKYE TERRIERS JUDGE: Mrs. Louise Leone SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Puppy, 6 & Under 9 Months Dogs. A 39 [...]
2013 National Specialty Results
Sunday 10/06/13 in Blue Bell, PA SKYE TERRIERS JUDGE: Ms. Julie Howard SKYE TERRIERS. Sweepstakes, Junior, 15 & Under 18 Months Dogs. A 45 [...]
Agility
Dog agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in America, for good reason, it’s terrific fun, great mental and physical exercise, and an excellent way to [...]
Barn Hunt
Not everyone will understand the importance of “rat catchers,” but if you live in the countryside, you sure do! “Rat catchers” rid farms of destructive vermin – [...]
Canine Good Citizen
All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, it just takes a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, [...]
Conformation
What is the purpose of dog shows? For each breed the AKC registers, there is a breed standard which is a word description of the ideal dog [...]
Fast CAT
The purpose of the AKC FAST CAT® event is to provide all dogs and their owners an enjoyable, healthy activity in which they can participate. Fast CAT® [...]
Fit Dog
In today’s world, staying fit is essential for both Skye Terrier and their owners. Walking stands out as the top recommended exercise, offering a safe way to [...]
Junior Showmanship
Does your child have an innate passion for dogs? Do you to want to empower him/her with life-long skills about being responsible and a good sport – [...]
Obedience
Obedience training may just be the best gift you can give yourself, your family, and your dog. It teaches your dog appropriate social behavior with both people [...]
Rally
Rally is a sport for the novice exhibitor to begin competition with their Skye Terriers. It builds on the dog and handler learning to communicate with each [...]
Scent Work
Dogs have a sense of smell that’s between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours! The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and [...]
Therapy
Therapy dogs go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, airports, and libraries. From working with a child who is learning [...]
Tracking
To earn the beginning level AKC Tracking Title, Tracking Dog, TD, a dog has to follow a track that is laid by a stranger (to the dog), [...]
Trick Dog
This is an activity that is completely designed around having fun with your dog. Trick Dog is just that—you teach your dog tricks (of your choice) and [...]
History of the Skye Terrier
Treat him kindly, as chosen companion Preferred above every pet else He will know no man but his main maister And listen to no stranger's voice He [...]
AKC Breed Standard
General Appearance: The Skye Terrier is a dog of style, elegance and dignity: agile and strong with sturdy bone and hard muscle. Long, low and level-he is [...]
On Judging the Skye Terrier
Written by Walter F. Goodman, January 28, 2023 The Standard of Perfection of any breed is a subjective interpretation. It is how one person pictures a breed’s written [...]
Skye Terrier Primer – Illustrated Standard
A Skye Terrier primer for breeders, fanciers, and judges. Written by Sandra Goose Allen, Judges Education Coordinator There is an old proverb that states, “Tell me, I [...]
Care and Grooming
Care The first thing to remember about Skye Terriers is that they are “big” small dogs. In other words, they are big dogs on short legs. Anyone [...]
Exercise
A Skye will usually be happy with whatever exercise his owner can handle. It is best to have a fenced yard in which he can run and [...]
Health
Skye Health and DNA Swabbing Because of current technological advances it’s now possible to address health concerns in ways that were never possible not that many years [...]
“The Homecoming:” a Tribute
by Larry D. Harvey I have written many articles covering a variety of topics. However, the stories I especially wanted to tell were those concerning the statues [...]