AKC
breed standard color combinations for toy fox terriers allow for four combinations of color patterns.
The accepted
breed standard color is a white base coat with markings that can be black, brown, cream, tan or tri-color.
You'll find info and photos on AKC
breed standard colors plus unique and unusual Great Dane colors to boot!
Breed characteristics of the Dachshund dog, general appearance and dachshund
breed standard colors.
Not exact matches
A quick Google image search on my part brought up dogs with hair of every
color, mohawks and fantastical shapes sculpted in to the fur of mostly
standard poodles, some other dog
breeds and even a few cats!
In addition, the cat
breed standards are amended over the years as preferences for cat body type, head shape, coat
color, and other characteristics change.
As
breed standards change (sometimes it's just a matter of a
color becoming acceptable), and new
breeds are registered and approved (a lengthy process), you'll need to understand the requirements.
According to the Cat Fanciers» Association
breed standard, there are following
standard kitten
colors:
For example, a cat may be disqualified from show cat status if it doesn't have the right eye
color for the
breed standard.
She has completed written and practical exams showcasing mastering of feline temperament & handling skills,
breed &
color identification, health & anatomy understanding, CPR & First Aid certification, and the practical exams demonstrating cat grooming services and is experienced grooming all cat
breeds to CFA
standards.
Different registries within the Cat Fancy will define
breed standards differently, including allowed coat patterns and
colors.
Brittany coat
colors are either liver and white or orange and white, with tricolored dogs permitted but not encouraged in the
breed standard.
Breed standard calls for a pure, white coat, however, a touch of tan or lemon
color in the ear area is allowed.
Merle Great Danes are extremely beautiful and can result in
breeding Great Danes with
standard coat
colors.
I do not in any way condone the
breeding of dogs deliberately for
color, or
breeding for
colors or patterns that are not on the
breed standard.
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle
breed standard doesn't vary from that of the original other than the
coloring.
Color should only be a consideration where it is important for the
breed standard.
This puppy is an IN
Breed Standard (but less common) cream
color.
These dogs can not compete in AKC events and are not AKC
Standard French Bulldogs... FOR THE RECORD: I will say... just because a breeder is
breeding the fad
colors doesn't make them a «bad person» or a person that doesn't care for dogs, please DO NOT think I am putting down PERSONALLY another breeder, THAT IS NOT MY STYLE, I am simply stating they are not
breeding to the AKC
Standard, does nt mean I do nt think some look cool and that I wouldnt pet and love on one because its not a
Standard Color:)
Color may be shades of fawn or brindle with white markings, which must not exceed one - third of the ground color to meet the official breed stan
Color may be shades of fawn or brindle with white markings, which must not exceed one - third of the ground
color to meet the official breed stan
color to meet the official
breed standard.
If you are looking for the
Breed Standard or info about Aussie
colors and markings this is the place.
There are three different Sheltie
colors defined by the AKC
breed standard.
The
breed standard calls for any coat
color or markings.
Black is neither a
breed standard nor alternate
color for Jack Russell terriers recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Akita - Inu's often come in various
colors which are all permitted in
breeding standards, including sesame brindle and fawn.
But because we also
breed for partis, goldens, and chocolates we don't follow the
breed standard in regards to
color.
Brindle genetics can be looked down upon in some
breeds, such as greyhounds and can be disallowed by the AKC
standard for showmanship, although for the most part, it's a naturally occurring
color that is beautifully displayed.
Brindle
coloring on Italian Greyhounds, however, is a disqualifying feature according to AKC
breed standards.
The Weimaraner
breed standard indicates that Weimaraners are solid in
color, in shades of mouse - gray to silver - gray.
A beautiful dog that isn't useful and smart is useless, while a dog that doesn't fit the
breed shape and
color standards, but has all the mental and personality traits necessary, would be considered a near - perfect specimen in his book.
Since the silver
color labs fetch double and, in some cases, triple the price of traditional Black, Chocolate and Yellow labs, there is a strong incentive for these breeders to lobby for the acceptance of the diluted
colors within the
breed standard.
Various reasons we've encountered as to why a dog might be repeatedly skipped over:
breed biases; age preferences (everybody loves a puppy);
color partiality; the dog is not the
standard (popular) image of cute; the dog is not perfect enough.
The United Kingdom Kennel Club decided in May 2007 not to register puppies with «Merle coat
color in dogs» coloration due to the health risks associated with the gene responsible, and in December of that year formally amended the
Breed Standard to say «Any
color or mixture of
colors but never merle (dapple).»
Some other
breeds»
standards specify that it is only allowed with some coat
colors and others allow only brown or even dark brown.
COLOR The Shih Tzu
standard states that all
colors and markings are permissible and are to be considered equally in judging our
breed.
The
breed standard describes their
color as «sedge» or «dead grass.»
The precursor of all the
breed standards we use today was established in the late 1970s, establishing black or liver, with or without merle patterning and with or without white and / or tan trim as acceptable
colors for the
breed.
We
breed quality, home raised, health tested, medium and
standard sizes for therapy, service, and family pets of all
colors.
Because of this, Lets Talk Yorkie has made the decision to
breed only
standard color Yorkies.
The American Pit Bull Terrier can be any
color other than merle, according to the UKC
breed standard, while the American Staffordshire Terrier can be any
color at all, although all - white dogs or dogs more than 80 percent white, as well as black and tan and liver, are «not to be encouraged.»
The American Kennel Club
breed standard accepts most of these
colors, though strong, deep
colors are preferable.
According to the American Kennel Club, any hound
color is accepted and any markings may be accepted as the
breed standard.
Since cat breeders have made efforts to
breed to type,
colors within the
breeds have also been consistent, according to
breed standards.
White is not an acceptable
color based on
breed standard.
Acceptable
colors according to
breed standards include white, fawn, brindle, and white with fawn or brindle markings.
The only full -
color pet guide available, Smooth Fox Terrier is a welcome and reliable resource on
breed history, characteristics and pet attributes,
breed standard, grooming, puppy care, housetraining, nutrition and feeding, basic obedience training, proper health care and the congenital and acquired disorders that concern all purebred dog enthusiasts.
Since the adoption of a
standard for the
breed, selective
breeding has cleared
color and done much to establish uniformity of size.
Each part is coded using four mutually exclusive
colors that signify the quality of each trait based on the
Breed Standard.
Different countries and registries define
breed,
color, and coat
standards a little differently.
In our lines we
breed for soundness, health, temperament, and conformation of the AKC
Standard for Yorkshire Terriers (with the exception of
color in the teacup line).