Tan:
with tan markings in the traditional pattern. Legs may lack tan, have tan only on the toes/fingers (may or may not include feet/paws) or in the normal pattern (paws and lower legs). Lack of tan on the legs is not a fault, but some degree of tan on the legs is preferred. May lack chest spots without fault.Sable: Red sable is accepted in any of the patterns.
is accepted as a base colour and as shading colour. with as shading is also accepted. Dark tail (or tailtip) is optional in all sable patterns in this breed.Masking: All of the above may be masked with
(small or standard mask). Masking can be present as dark eartips alone.White Markings: Allowed on all of the above as trim, irish spotting or in the piebald pattern. Solid
is also allowed.
