| The craze for profuse furnishings peaked in the early
1950s when so much leg hair was exhibited that Scotties nearly lost their tailored,
workmanlike appearance. Exhibitors have, to a large extent, returned to sanity in this
regard. The furnishings should never be fluffy or matted, nor should they be so long as to
drag on the ground. All four legs and some "daylight" should be plainly
visible under the dog. This is accomplished by stripping the furnishings. If done
correctly, the texture of the furnishings will also be harsh, although, because the hair
is longer, it will feel somewhat softer than the hair of the dog's jacket. Unfortunately,
too many exhibitors today shape the leg furnishings with scissors and thinning shears and
then restore the texture by adding mousse or hair spray. Below are
some examples of correctly trimmed dogs.
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