Few people want a terrier companion which looks like an animated wool-bag for about eight months of the year, and is only presentable for about another four after his periodical visits to the canine barber. . . . If people would realise what an immense difference a good coat makes to the general appearance and the serviceability of the dog they would be more particular in seeking for it. Dorothy Caspersz |
The coat is assigned fifteen points so it is clearly the most important single feature of the breed standard. In evaluating coat, it is important to remember that it is the quality of the coat that is under scrutiny, not the quality of the trimming. The coat must be clean and trimmed well enough so that the judge can evaluate the overall quality of the dog and the texture and density of the coat. Good grooming should only be rewarded when the two dogs under consideration are otherwise equal. Color, on the other hand, is essentially not a factor to be considered. Judges should be aware that there are some illusions that can be created by color. Wheatens, with their light-colored faces and dark eyerims, often appear to have larger eyes than darker dogs. Brindle dogs can have have light coloration in the furnishings that may give the illusion of bad movement. |
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