Hair on the ears and face may be trimmed for neatness. Excessively heavy, kinky, or curly coat is to be penalized. The head crest begins at the stop and tapers off between the base of the skull and the back of the neck. Hair is permitted on the ears and face and may be trimmed for neatness. Two-thirds of the end of the tail is covered with a long, flowing feathering referred to as a plume.
Hair texture is soft and silky.
It flows to any length. Placement of the hair is not as important as overall type. Areas that have hair usually taper slightly. Wherever the body is hairless, the skin is soft and smooth. The ideal height range is from 11 to 13 inches.