Saddle Pattern a^s
	Eumelanin is restricted to the back and side regions, somewhat like the tan point pattern ("a^t") allele, but is said to resemble an English saddle on the back of the dog.  This is primarily a solid colored dog with tan (phaeomelanin) "points" above the eyes, muzzle, chest, stomach and lower legs. The hue can range from a pale biscuit to a rich ginger to a golden copper in color.   Commonly seen in many breeds like Beagles, Basset Hounds, Border Collies, other Collie breeds and German Coolies.
						This female is genetically a black dog.   She is irish spotted, saddle and merle patterned. Notice how high up on the legs the tan coloration is.
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