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Left: this bitch exhibits the typical coloration that is predominant in Western breeding © SandraandDaisy
Right: Colors of the Sloughi are many and varied © Pia Chaouki
The breed can have a black mask or have a Toenail color also seems to be a concern
black mantle. A black mantle is an overlay for some breeders of late; there is NO
of black, or various gradations of black that disqualification for toenail color; the
is present OVER the base color of the keratin of white or black toenails is not
animal-sand or red usually, and different in strength, and as a result, a dog
occasionally brindle. Neither is more with lighter-colored toenails should not be
desirable than another; they are all penalized, when looking at the whole.
acceptable.
Also, one must use a common sense
In general, color should not outweigh the approach: a lighter dog will often have a
structure of the animal. As the breed light toenail, as one would expect. Again, it
becomes more popular, or you are faced is the shape of the foot that is of more
with a large quality entry, then prioritizing importance when the animal is running in
color in the breed may be more stringent. pursuit of game; toenail pigment will not
make a dog faster nor give the animal more
hunting ability, regardless of terrain.
Colors © Pia Chaouki
