Color and markings

Black

Red

Blue merle

Red merle

White markings

Tan points

Non-recognized Colors

The Aussie displays great individuality in regards to colors and markings and it is therefore rare that you see two Aussie exactly alike. 16 different combination of colors does in fact excist and this is only the ones regocnized by the standard!

    The standard saids the following about the colors: The Aussie is recognized in the colors: black, red, blue merle and red merle - all with or without white markings and/or tan (copper) points, with no order of preference. The hairline of a white collar must not exceed the pint of the withers at the skin. White markings are acceptable on the neck (either in part or as a full collar), chest, legs, muzzle, underparts, blaze on head, tip of the tail and white extension from underpart up to four inches (10 cm.), measuring from a horixontal line at the elbow. White on the head should not predominate and the eyes must be surounded by color and pigment. Merles characterestically become darker with increasing age. Disqulifications: White body splashes, which means white on body between withers and tail, on sides between elbows and back of hindquarters in all colors.