Materially there is no change, but there is a move to standardise terms where possible
Current wording
Colour
All colours allowed except merle. Main colour must dominate. Markings differing from the main colour are permitted on head, neck, chest, legs, tail and underside of body.
Revised wording
Colour
All colours allowed except merle, which is unacceptable. Main colour must dominate. Markings differing from the main colour are permitted on head, neck, chest, legs, tail and underside of body.
Notes:
- Aall standards now include the following If a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure. However, if a dog possesses a feature, characteristic or colour described as unacceptable, it must not be rewarded in the show ring.
- Merle does not naturally occur in our breed.
