Feet are round with black toenails. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed from the hind legs. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed. Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back. Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance.
Hair is glossy, fine and silky in texture.
It may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance, if desired. The fall on the head is long, tied with one bow in center of head or parted in the middle and tied with two bows. Hair on muzzle is very long. Hair should be trimmed short on tips of ears and may be trimmed on feet to give them a neat appearance. Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured.