Tan points a^t

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 hounds, Dobermans, Rottweilers, German Coolies, and Kelpies.  In breeds that have the Irish spotting, along with tan points, this is known as "tri" colored (German Coolies, Australian Shepherds and Border Collies).

This pup is genetically black, tan pointed and is irish spotted.

She is genetically a black dog with tan point pattern with a white chest spot.  Some have confused this color as a "tri", this is NOT what is considered a "tri" color.

He is genetically a brown dog.  He is tan pointed and irish spotted.  He also has a white chest spot.

This male is genetically a black dog.  He is irish spotted, ticked, and is tan pointed.  His tan points are very hard to detect.  When in doubt, look underneath the tail; if the coloration is tan > then he/she is a tan point.

He is genetically a brown dog.  He is irish spotted, ticked and is tan pointed.   The tan points are masked by the white coloration of the irish spotting.  Look above this eyes and you'll see the tan pips, indicating he is a tan point.

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