Seeking head-coat information - Page 1

The standard states that a coat that is too long is considered a fault.  However, you must bear in mind that all dogs have faults to some degree.  I don't think anyone has bred the "perfect" dog, even if some come pretty close.  And although some would argue that the coats should not be bred, I don't believe anyone would say that the dog is not worth owning.  There are many dogs with good structure, temperment and color, the coat is only one consideration in the overall dog.  My boy was the only coat in his litter and I wouldn't have traded him for the world.  He was also monorchid and had to be neutered.  This didn't bother me as he was never meant to be bred.  So, my point is, I was more than happy with him and was crushed when I lost him, faults and all.  I would have done anything to save him but it was out of my hands.  He was telling me he couldn't live the way he was (paralyzed) so I did what I felt was right for him, I had to let him go.  If I could find another with half the temperament and personality, I wouldn't care if he were green and purple with hair dragging on the ground, because to me, he was exactly what he should have been.  As long as you're not breeding known faults I don't think anyone would have much to say about a dog that is less than perfect.  If she is doing what you hoped for her when she was purchased, she should be perfect in your eyes, and it sounds as though she's already living up to that!  Just relax and enjoy her, faults and all!