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Colors and Markings

Shih Tzu

Below is a list of the colors and markings available for this breed. Please refer to the breed standard for descriptions and the difference in types.

Description: The name of the color and/or markings.

Type: Standard or alternate. This is the classification of the color for show purposes. Please refer to the breed standard for specifics regarding this breed.

Code: This is the code entered on an application for registration of a dog.

Colors

 

Description

Type

Code

 

Black

S

007

Black & White

S

019

Blue

S

037

Blue & White

S

045

Brindle

S

057

Brindle & White

S

059

Gold

S

091

Gold & White

S

092

Liver

S

123

Liver & White

S

125

Red

S

140

Red & White

S

146

Silver

S

176

Silver & White

S

182

Black Gold & Silver

A

235

Black Gold & White

A

310

Black White & Silver

A

033

Silver Gold & White

A

188

White

A

199

 

Markings

 

Description

Type

Code

 

Black Markings

S

002

Black Mask

S

004