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Black and tan dachshund

Black base with tan above the eyes, on the muzzle, chest, legs and under the tail.

Colour facts
Pattern groupTan point
Coats it appears insmooth, long, wire
Registry statusAccepted by all registries named here.

Health notes

No known colour-linked health issue.

Varieties with this colour

Related colours

All twelve colours. See also eye health.

Sources

Health notes summarise published studies on pigment genes in dogs and are general only.

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