The forelegs are fringed with rather short hairs on the semi-long haired dog. Too much hair on the head, especially if it hides the eyes. The hair on the moustache and beard taking on any similarity to that of a griffon. Hair of poor texture. Frizzy or fluffy hair.
White patches appearing other than where is acceptable.
White patches that are too big. The skin is fine. It is often mottled with light and dark patches, depending on the coat color. The height range for females is from 15 inches to 18 inches. In individuals of excellent type, expression, and movement, an additional one inch can be tolerated, but any individuals out of the one inch tolerance range are to be disqualified.