• Distinctive feature, non shedding, easily maintained
• A single coat from fleece to wool in texture, hair coat is undesirable
• Fleece coat is similar to angora goat in texture
• Wool coat is similar to lambs wool in texture
• The coat should be straight, wavy or forming spirals
• Coat should not be overly groomed
• Sun bleaching is acceptable
• The coat should appear to be fleece rather than dog hair
• It is acceptable to see a change between the puppy coat and the adult coat

Hair Coat

Wool Coat

Fleece Coat

Please see ALA’s website for further information on coat type.

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