«Neither the natural outline nor the natural
texture of the
coat may be changed by any artificial means...» Should an exhibit lack
coat in the locations
described in the Standard... «the whole skull well covered with hair», «the neck well
coated with hair», «the forelegs well
coated all around», and «the hams densely
coated with a thick long jacket in excess of any other part», it's grooming does not comply with the OES Standard.