The term furnishings describes the longer moustache and eyebrows seen in wirehaired dogs and other breeds and is due to a variant of the R-spondin-2 (RSPO2) gene. In some breeds such as the Labradoodle, Goldendoodle and Portuguese Water Dog, the lack of trimming is called improper coat. The test can be performed for any breed, but is particularly relevant for the following breeds: Briard, Havanese, Maltese, Old English Sheepdog, Bouvier Des Flandres, German Pointer, Poodle, Chinese Crested Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, Goldendoodle, Brussels Griffon, Labradoodle, Shih Tzu, Dachshund,Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Black Russian Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier.
