Genetically, these dogs are either fawn or brindle, with
excessive white markings over the base coat color.
Don't breed dogs with
excessive white markings.
The lack of melanocytes is related to
excessive white markings on the head.
I bring this up as one might wonder if the early authors of this Standard might be telling us something about the effects of
excessive white markings and the problems this might create if left unattended in a breeding program.
Not exact matches
Slight
white markings are permitted on the chest and toes, but
excessive white in these spots, on the belly, or above the toes is undesireable.