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| stock coat, grey, or sable color |
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| Long coat grey, or sable color |
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| Bi-Color, stock coat |
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| Long coat/bi-color |
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| Long coat/ black/brown, saddle |
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| Long coat/black |
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| Stock coat, Black |
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| Black & Red saddle |
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| Black & tan with blanket |
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UNACCEPTABLE COLOR-WHITE
The white or albino GSD is defined as deficient in pigmentation. Typically seen with milky translucent skin,
white colorless hair, pink or blue iris with deep red/purple like pupils. A "Snow Nose" (fading pigment)
is common. White dogs cannot participate in Breed (Conformation) rings. The color is unacceptable for
breeding. White dogs are eligible to compete in performance events.
White is not a recognied color by; AKC, SV, CKC, or any WUSV member countries
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| Unacceptable white color |
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| Blue GSD |
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UNACCEPTABLE COLOR - BLUE
The Blue color occurs in just about every breed, but especially within the herding breeds. Blue is considered to be a dilution gene (allele) Both parents must have the allele to produce the blue color.
The blue appears as a gun metal grey, whereas another puppy maybe black. Blues may also have tan markings on legs or mask, or may appear mottled in color.
Some breeders refer to them as a Blue Sable.
This color is not correct, and should not be used for breeding and is not recognized by any WUSV member countries
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| Blue GSD |
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