Dog Breed Traits – Coats and Colors

Tuxedo Poodle

Steffi — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:27:13 +0000

This article was originally published on Coats and Colors.

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 different amounts of white: Parti: White markings cover more than 50 % of the body. Abstract: White markings cover less ... Read more

Parti Poodle

Steffi — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:24:48 +0000

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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 breed terms for different amounts of white: Parti: White markings cover more than 50 % of the body. ... Read more

Abstract Poodle

Steffi — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:23:22 +0000

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“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 more than 50 % ... Read more

Havana Brown Appenzeller Sennenhund

Steffi — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:03:28 +0000

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A havana brown Appenzell Mountain Dog has a brown tricolor pattern, it has a chocolate brown coat with reddish tan points and white markings. Appenzellers are the only Sennenhund breed with this color officially included in the standard. Gallery Here are some examples of havana brown Appenzeller Sennenhund Dogs: Description Havana Appenzeller Dogs are tricolor. ... Read more