Black and Tan? Black and Red? Sable Stripe??

jbwildart · 07-20-2011, 12:00 AM

Bella at 8.5 Months. More Black and tan or Black and Red, one debate at my house. Her mother was Sable. Bi-Color Father. Does anyone think this sable strip going down her back will spread, be permanent, or will her final adult coat be sable?? Also, is there any genetic link to ear size - Euro lines. Both sides of Bella's pedigree have direct German links. Many are in German. Are her ears too big per standard. Or is just mostly about preference????

KZoppa · 07-20-2011, 12:04 AM

she is a black and tan. If she was an actual sable she wouldnt have the coloring she does. her entire saddle would be sable and then she would be known as a patterned sable. If she were black and red, the tan would be a much richer coloration and it would be darker and actually red. Keep in mind, most saddled shepherds has a bit of the sable coloration on the back of their neck/shoulders area.

sagelfn · 07-20-2011, 12:09 AM

Black and tan

The stripe down her back is called a "bitch stripe"

jbwildart · 07-20-2011, 12:15 AM

I figured Black and Tan.

What can you tell me about the "bitch stripe"?

Jessiewessie99 · 07-20-2011, 12:16 AM

Black and Tan. The stripe doesn't mean much. My girl has one.

sagelfn · 07-20-2011, 12:24 AM

bitch stripe..common in west german showlines. Found on males and females

That is about all I know

jbwildart · 07-20-2011, 12:30 AM

Thanks for the info. We all know color doesn't make the dog. Same way with horses.

Emoore · 07-20-2011, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbwildart

I figured Black and Tan.

What can you tell me about the "bitch stripe"?

The technical term is "bitch stripe." The more loving term is "angel wings."

Most commonly seen in females and neutered males.

I don't believe that there is a standard for ear size.

doggiedad · 07-20-2011, 08:30 AM

yes it does.

get a dog or a horse with an ugly color
and see what happens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbwildart

Thanks for the info. We all know color doesn't make the dog. Same way with horses.

doggiedad · 07-20-2011, 08:32 AM

never heard of "angel wings". isn't that stripe on males
before they're neutered???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emoore

The technical term is "bitch stripe." The more loving term is "angel wings."

Most commonly seen in females and neutered males.

I don't believe that there is a standard for ear size.

07-20-2011, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
jbwildart New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5	Black and Tan? Black and Red? Sable Stripe?? Bella at 8.5 Months. More Black and tan or Black and Red, one debate at my house. Her mother was Sable. Bi-Color Father. Does anyone think this sable strip going down her back will spread, be permanent, or will her final adult coat be sable?? Also, is there any genetic link to ear size - Euro lines. Both sides of Bella's pedigree have direct German links. Many are in German. Are her ears too big per standard. Or is just mostly about preference???? Attached Thumbnails

07-20-2011, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,832	she is a black and tan. If she was an actual sable she wouldnt have the coloring she does. her entire saddle would be sable and then she would be known as a patterned sable. If she were black and red, the tan would be a much richer coloration and it would be darker and actually red. Keep in mind, most saddled shepherds has a bit of the sable coloration on the back of their neck/shoulders area. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

07-20-2011, 12:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	Black and tan The stripe down her back is called a "bitch stripe" __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

07-20-2011, 12:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Black and Tan. The stripe doesn't mean much. My girl has one. __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

07-20-2011, 12:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	bitch stripe..common in west german showlines. Found on males and females That is about all I know __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

07-20-2011, 12:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
jbwildart New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5	I figured Black and Tan. What can you tell me about the "bitch stripe"?

07-20-2011, 12:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
jbwildart New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5	Thanks for the info. We all know color doesn't make the dog. Same way with horses.

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