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| FAULTED
COLORS AND PATTERNS CONSIDERED UNDESIRABLE FOR THIS BREED BUT THE DOG MAY STILL BE REGISTERED These dogs may be penalized in the show ring and breeding for these colors or patterns is strongly discouraged. |
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| Fallow with Black Mask (currently
under review) Is a heavy, dark pigmentation around the mouth and muzzle and a fixed trait in the Pug, Boxer, and Bull Mastiff breeds. Only the BLACK mask on the FALLOW dog is currently mentioned in the UKC Breed Standard but this mask also occurs in blue and chocolate dogs and is less obvious in those colors. The mask may be completely or partially hidden by white facial markings but still carried genetically. It may also be hidden on the black dog. DNA testing is now available to detect the genetic black mask marker in these dogs. For more information go to: MELANISTIC MASK |
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* * * * * * A WORD FROM THE ARTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS * * * * * * * The following colors are also listed as FAULTS in the ARTA COLOR GUIDE and UKC RAT TERRIER BREED STANDARD but are generally disregarded because they are inherently confusing as described and photos will only add to that confusion. We are currenlty discussing all of our faulted colors with UKC. Any subsequent revisions will be reflected here and in the UKC Rat Terrier Breed Standard as soon as they are completed. |
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| FAWN: Pale yellowish tan with self-colored nose CREAM: Pale yellow to off white SILVER: Extreme dilution of blue |
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DISQUALIFIED COLORS AND PATTERNS PROHIBITED AND NOT REGISTERABLE Some have health risks associated with them while others carry no health risks. Breeding for these colors is in violation of the ARTA Code of Ethics. |
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| Brindle Presents no health risks and is a common pattern in many breeds. Brindling appears as linear stripes of color on the dog and may be any combination of colors. Brindles can vary from faint and subtle to bold and distinct. This pattern may be hidden by black and still carried genetically. |
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| Merle Is called Dapple in Dachshunds. The Harlequin Great Dane is genetically merle. Merle is associated with health risks involving the sensory organs, i.e., sight and hearing. When merle is bred to merle the risks escalate and may even result in death to the fetus. Dog breeds that allow merle and breed for this pattern must handle those risks with great care. For more information about merle and it's health risks go to: MERLE |
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| Albino Is RARE in any breed and generally considered a mutation. Albino is often associated with vision, hearing, structural and even temperament problems. For more information about the various types of albinism and the research into this subject go to: WHITE DOBES.COM |
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| The following DISQUALIFIED colors are self explanatory (NO PHOTOS NEEDED) | |||
| ABSENCE OF WHITE: Any Rat Terrier who lacks white somewhere on the coat ANY SOLID COLOR OTHER THAN WHITE: Self explanatory |
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These pages show examples of acceptable colors/coat patterns as
well as faults and DQ colors
Black, Tan/Tan Sable, Chocolate, Blue
Photo Guide Page 2:
Blue Fawn, Pearl (Isabella), Apricot, Lemon, White
Photo Guide Page 3: Patterns
Bi, Tri, Piebald, Tuxedo, Sable, Ticking, Saddleback/Blanket Back, Calico
PhotoGuide Page 4:
Faulted & Disqualified Colors