Prick ears are of medium size, are identical in carriage, are set high on the skull and are erect at the outer edges. Drop ears are somewhat larger and are set lower, lying flat against the skull, and are identical, with no backward fold. The legs of the forequarters are strong, muscular and are as straight as soundness and depth of chest will allow. The forearms curve slighly around the chest, with the elbows close to the sides, neither loose nor tied. The shoulder blades are well laid back and are tightly placed at the withers.
Skyes have hare feet pointing forward, with thick pads and strong black nails.
His hindquarters are strong, full and well developed. The legs are short, muscular, moderately angulated and straight when viewed from behind. The tail, thrown back in a moderate arc, without twist or curl, should not be raised above the topline except temporarily, when the dog is excited. The breed's colors range from black to platinum with all shades of gray in between, cream and fawn. All with dark hair on the muzzle, ears, and tail, preferably black.