Sable

Sable is the subtle darkening of the topline and shoulders, bleeding down into the coat. It is often accompanied by lighter highlights. This marking must always be blended into a gradient.​

Examples

Rule: This marking must be darker than the base coat or black; it is also usually accompanied with a lighter color near the shoulders, but it is not required

Ranges

Rule: This Marking may be present anywhere within the orange range provided above. Anything in grey is an illegal range.

Guidelines

►Edge: This marking must be soft-edged or blend into the coat
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►Color: This marking must be darker than the base coat or black; it is also usually accompanied with a lighter color near the shoulders, but it is not required

►Range: This Marking may be present anywhere within the orange range provided above. Anything in grey is an illegal range.