One of the most fascinating aspects of this breed is its many variations in coat colour & indeed of markings. Few breeds can boast such a spectrum!

The current breed standard says :-

"Colour: Various. In self colours no white allowed except on chest"

Solid Colours usually comprise: -

• Black
• Liver
• Red
• Golden
• Black and Tan
• Sable

Parti Colours (Roans) usually comprise: -

• Blue roan (there are various shades to this colour)
• Blue roan and Tan
• Black and White
• Black, White and Tan
• Liver roan, sometimes referred to as chocolate roan
• Orange roan
• Red and White
• Lemon roan (with light brown pigmentation) This colour is the most recessive of all the roans