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Lilie · 01-22-2013, 12:42 PM

I think they are saying that AKC doesn't recognize the long haired dog as it isn't part of the AKC standard. Not that you can't have a long haired dog registered. It's considered a fault.

I suspect the temperment difference would be equal to the lines that more readily present long coated dogs.

01-22-2013, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 8,955	I think they are saying that AKC doesn't recognize the long haired dog as it isn't part of the AKC standard. Not that you can't have a long haired dog registered. It's considered a fault. I suspect the temperment difference would be equal to the lines that more readily present long coated dogs. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA