Artie wears little clips, he hates how the rubberbands pull out his hair, I think it bothers him and gives him a headache? But the topnot or bow on their head is part of the AKC. standard. He is secure with his masculinity enough to wear one, he wears masculine colors. Besides without it he can't see, since his hair is so long he looks like a miniture sheepdog? Besides he likes to accessorize and match his outfits.
