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		<title>Airedale Terrier Colors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Airedale Terrier is a wire-haired breed with furnishings. The “King of the Terriers”&#160;is born with darker pattern that will develop into a saddle pattern over time. Black &#38; Tan Airedale Terriers have a classic&#160;saddle pattern. Like all dogs with a saddle, Airedale puppies are&#160;born almost black with only small tan markings, before their tan ... <a title="Airedale Terrier Colors" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/airedale-terrier-coat-colors/" aria-label="Read more about Airedale Terrier Colors">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Afghan Hound Colors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Afghan Hound is an elegant breed, its very soft, long coat comes in a variety of different patterns. Some of the most eye-catching coat colors are produced by the presence of domino in this breed. Start here to learn all about the different Afghan Hound coat colors. Black A black Afghan Hound is solid ... <a title="Afghan Hound Colors" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/afghan-hound-coat-colors/" aria-label="Read more about Afghan Hound Colors">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Affenpinscher Colors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Affenpinscher is a wire-haired and bearded toy dog from Germany. In the US, Affenpinschers come in a variety of different coat colors and patterns like red, gray, silver, or black-and-tan. Many breed clubs only accept solid black, making it the most common of all Affenpinscher colors. Learn all about the different&#160;Affenpinscher&#160;coat colors. Black A ... <a title="Affenpinscher Colors" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/affenpinscher-coat-colors/" aria-label="Read more about Affenpinscher Colors">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>American Akita Colors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:54:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The American Akita is a large dog with an imposing build and a dense double coat. The most common base pattern in the modern Akita breed is sable, but with lots of variations. Learn all about the American Akita standard colors. Black Black&#160;is an umbrella term for very dark-looking Akitas and is considered one of ... <a title="American Akita Colors" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/american-akita-coat-colors/" aria-label="Read more about American Akita Colors">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tuxedo Poodle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Coat Colors]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuxedo is a Poodle breed term for a mantle pattern. It describes a pattern with moderate white markings on the underbody and a solid blanket over the back of the dog. White Tuxedo Markings Some Poodle terms describe&#160;different amounts of white: Parti: White markings cover&#160;more than 50 % of the body. Abstract: White markings cover&#160;less ... <a title="Tuxedo Poodle" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/tuxedo-poodle/" aria-label="Read more about Tuxedo Poodle">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Parti Poodle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parti is a breed term for piebald, it is often used in Poodles and other breeds. The informal definition says that a parti Poodle has white markings over more than 50% of its body. Parti Markings Poodle breeders use different&#160;breed terms&#160;for different amounts of white: Parti: White markings cover&#160;more than 50 % of the body. ... <a title="Parti Poodle" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/parti-poodle/" aria-label="Read more about Parti Poodle">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Abstract Poodle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Abstract” is mainly a term used in Poodle breeding, but it has also been adopted by the Doodle community. An abstract Poodle has minor white markings on less than 50% of its body surface. White Abstract Markings Poodle breeders use different breed terms for different amounts of white: Parti: White markings cover&#160;more than 50 % ... <a title="Abstract Poodle" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/abstract-poodle/" aria-label="Read more about Abstract Poodle">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Punnett Squares &#8211; Inheritance of Coat Color</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[The Basics - Genetics, Pigment, etc.]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Want to know what to expect in your whelping box? A Punnett Square is an easy tool to Mendelian traits such as puppy coat colors. This small table helps us estimate the probability with which each puppy will inherit certain traits. Getting Started If you are familiar with the genetics basics, you already know about ... <a title="Punnett Squares &#8211; Inheritance of Coat Color" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/punnett-squares-inheritance-of-coat-color/" aria-label="Read more about Punnett Squares &#8211; Inheritance of Coat Color">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>D Locus &#8211; Color Dilution</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The D locus can cause color dilution of black or brown pigment. Homozygous recessive (d/d) dogs can only produce eumelanin that is either blue (diluted black) or lilac/isabella (diluted brown). What is Color Dilution? The melanosomes found in a dog&#8217;s pigment cells produce and store pigment before they are distributed into a growing hair. But ... <a title="D Locus &#8211; Color Dilution" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/d-locus/" aria-label="Read more about D Locus &#8211; Color Dilution">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>American Eskimo Dog Coat Colors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The American Eskimo Dog is a small spitz-type breed with a fluffy double coat. American Eskimo Dog colors are limited, they only come with either a solid white or a pale cream biscuit coat. American Eskimo Dog Breed Standard Eskies are one of the many breeds descended from European Spitz dogs. They are closely related ... <a title="American Eskimo Dog Coat Colors" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/american-eskimo-dog-coat-colors/" aria-label="Read more about American Eskimo Dog Coat Colors">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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