Color Pattern in the Black & Silver

On the dark gray areas of this diagram, the stripped portions must be black, and the non-stripped portion (chest hair) dark. If there is a white patch in any of this area, the dog must be disqualified. If the dog has a proper dark undercoat, the lighter gray areas will also be black or a very dark grey, but not silver.

An interesting note about a marker for the Black and Silver gene. Most dogs who are Black and Silver or carry the Black & Silver gene have a band of white hair just behind the top of the nose. This is acceptable for both Black & Silver and Salt & Peppers. You can see this in the pictures on this and the previous page.

Black & Silver
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