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		<title>Tuxedo Poodle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>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></p>
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		<title>Parti Poodle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>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></p>
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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[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>“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></p>
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		<title>Miniature Schnauzer Color Chart</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:11:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>An overview of Miniature Schnauzer colors and their genetics. D/- B/-non-diluted black aw/-agouti at/-tan points a/arecessive black E/-wild type ky/kywild type agouti&#8220;salt &#38; pepper&#8221; tan points&#8220;black &#38; silver&#8221; recessive black&#8220;black&#8221; E/-wild type KB/-dominant black dominant black&#8220;black&#8221; dominant black&#8220;black&#8221; dominant black&#8220;black&#8221; e/erecessive red recessive red&#8220;white&#8221; recessive red&#8220;white&#8221; recessive red&#8220;white&#8221; Miniature Schnauzer Color Overview A short discussion ... <a title="Miniature Schnauzer Color Chart" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/miniature-schnauzer-color-chart/" aria-label="Read more about Miniature Schnauzer Color Chart">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>White Miniature Schnauzer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>Learn more about the white Miniature Schnauzer. Is White A Standard Color In Miniature Schnauzers? Only the FCI, including the German breed club, accepts solid white Miniature Schnauzers. AKC Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard The American Miniature Schnauzer Club feels that a small version of the Standard Schnauzer should only have the same colors as ... <a title="White Miniature Schnauzer" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/white-miniature-schnauzer/" aria-label="Read more about White Miniature Schnauzer">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>Black Miniature Schnauzer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>Learn more about the black Miniature Schnauzer. Is Black A Standard Color In Miniature Schnauzers? Solid black is accepted by the AKC and the FCI for all Schnauzers. AKC Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard What Does A Black Miniature Schnauzer Look Like? Black Miniature Schnauzers are solid black. Most of them have a dominant black ... <a title="Black Miniature Schnauzer" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/black-miniature-schnauzer/" aria-label="Read more about Black Miniature Schnauzer">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>Salt &#038; Pepper Miniature Schnauzer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>Learn more about the salt &#38; pepper color in Miniature Schnauzer. Is Salt &#38; Pepper A Standard Color In Miniature Schnauzers? Yes, this is a traditional Schnauzer color accepted by the AKC and the FCI. AKC Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard What Does A Salt &#38; Pepper Miniature Schnauzer Look Like? Salt and pepper is ... <a title="Salt &#038; Pepper Miniature Schnauzer" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/salt-pepper-miniature-schnauzer/" aria-label="Read more about Salt &#038; Pepper Miniature Schnauzer">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>Black &#038; Silver Miniature Schnauzer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>Learn more about the black and silver variety in Miniature Schnauzers. Is Black &#38; Silver A Standard Color In Miniature Schnauzers? Yes, both the AKC and the FCI accept black and silver. AKC Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard What Does A Black &#38; Silver Miniature Schnauzer Look Like? Black and silver is a breed term ... <a title="Black &#038; Silver Miniature Schnauzer" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/black-silver-miniature-schnauzer/" aria-label="Read more about Black &#038; Silver Miniature Schnauzer">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>Miniature Schnauzer Coat Colors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>The Mini Schnauzer is a spirited little dog that was bred to resemble a smaller version of the Standard Schnauzer. There are only a few Miniature Schnauzer colors that are officially recognized. Standard Miniature Schnauzer Coat Colors Let’s have a closer look at the&#160;different Miniature Schnauzer color patterns: Black Miniature Schnauzer Black Miniature Schnauzers are ... <a title="Miniature Schnauzer Coat Colors" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/miniature-schnauzer-coat-colors/" aria-label="Read more about Miniature Schnauzer Coat Colors">Read more</a></p>
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		<title>Chow Chow Color Chart</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steffi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coatsandcolors.com">Coats and Colors</a>.</p>
<p>An overview of breed standard Chow Chow colors and their genetics. Ay/-sable E/- ky/kynormal E/- KB/-dom. black e/erecessive red D/-B/Bnon-dilutedblack black-based sable&#8220;Red&#8220; solid black&#8220;Black&#8220; black-based recessive red&#8220;Cream&#8220; d/dB/Bdilutedblack blue-based sable&#8220;Cinnamon, Fawn&#8221; solid blue&#8220;Blue&#8220; blue-based recessive red&#8220;Cream&#8220; Chow Chow Color Overview Breed standard colors in the Chow Chow breed: Red Chow Chow A red Chow Chow ... <a title="Chow Chow Color Chart" class="read-more" href="https://coatsandcolors.com/chow-chow-color-chart/" aria-label="Read more about Chow Chow Color Chart">Read more</a></p>
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