As food was rationed to working dogs only, those who could not work (white or
predominantly white dogs) were not allocated any food.
Predominantly white dogs were preferred because they could be more easily distinguished from the quarry in dim lighting.
In addition, congenital deafness appears to be associated with pigmentation; pure white or
predominantly white dogs have a higher rate of congenital deafness.
A double Merle will be
a predominantly white dog.
A predominantly white dog is a disqualifying feature.
Not exact matches
Dogs with
predominantly white or merle coats may be at increased risk for congenital deafness.
The driver of a vehicle approaching a totally or partially blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane
predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or using a guide
dog, or a person employed by an accredited school for training guide
dogs who provides notice through a sign or other method that he or she is training a
dog as a guide
dog shall take all necessary precautions prescribed by law to avoid injury to the blind pedestrian, and the
dog trainer.
Canaan
Dogs may be any solid color, with or without
white markings, or they may be
predominantly white with patches of color.