No, their skin is normal and healthy. There is about half an inch of unwoven hair at the base of each map, which makes sure that nothing gets matted onto the skin. And because the purpose of the coat is to trap air to keep the bergies warm in winter and cool in summer, the skin gets a good supply of fresh air all year round.

In fact, it was much harder to keep our cocker spaniels free from mats and tangles than to look after the bergies' coat.