On the top of the head the hair is similar to that for the rest of the coat, whereas that on the ears is, sometimes, wavy. Clips Two clips are acceptable. At the end of the tail the hair is left at full length. Working-Retriever Clip in order to give a natural appearance and a smooth unbroken line, the entire coat is scissored or clipped to follow the outline of the dog leaving a short blanket of coat no longer than one inch in length. At the end of the tail, the hair is left at full length.
Colors are black, white, and various tones of brown, also combinations of black or brown with white.
A white coat does not imply albinism provided nose, mouth and eyelids are black. In animals with black, white or black and white coats, the skin is decidedly bluish. Gait Short, lively steps when walking, at a trot it is a forward striding, well-balanced movement. Height Males between 20 and 23 inches. Females between 17 and 21 inches.