2006-12-14 03:40:55 · 4 answers · asked by Hillary C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You have what breeders would call a mismark & most people would call a throwback.
Tan points are a recessive trait and can pop up when least expected. Research often turns up a similarly marked sibling to one of the dogs at the back of the pedigree.
It is a disqualifying fault in the show ring but has no health problems associated with it so enjoy your dog and please don't consider breeding. It is a fault.
2006-12-14 03:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by sue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the AKC Standard for the Weimaraner:
"solid color, in shades of mouse-gray to silver-gray, usually blending to lighter shades on the head and ears."
"Mouse Grey" could be interpreted as tan -- as someone else said, sometimes this color dominates the body, making the dog appear to be a tannish-silver color. So it doesn't surprise me that your dog has some tan points in his/her coat.
As for being a "gray ghost" Weimaraner, I'm not sure what you mean, other than the fact that the breed itself is nicknamed "The Grey Ghost" due to the silver coloration and relative silence in which it hunts. There is not a specific "grey ghost" -type of Weimaraner.
2006-12-14 11:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother in law has 2 of this breed. One is a charcoal gray, while the other is more on the biege side. Both colors are acceptable for the breed.
2006-12-14 11:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
genetics, doesnt matter what breed or color, variations wiil abound naturally, enjoy what you have its beautiful
2006-12-14 11:51:02 · answer #4 · answered by robert r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋