Trimming
The Flat-Coat is shown with as natural a coat as possible and must not be penalized for a lack of trimming. Tidying of whiskers, ears, feet and tip of tail is acceptable. Shaving or noticeable barbering of neck, body coat, or feathering (to change the natural appearance of the dog) must be heavily penalized.
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