| HARLEQUIN |
| Harlequin is not an ARBA recognised color at this time. This is the Working Standard as listed on the AHDFC Website HARLEQUIN- The color to be banded or barred pattern of black & orange,(definitions, a band is considered an unbroken circle of marking color, a bar is a semi-circle of marking color, running vertically on a side). The cheeks to be equally divided, one side black, the other orange. One ear is to be black, the other orange (one solid color from tip to base). The black ear is to be on the orange side of the face and the orange ear is to be on the black side of the face. The pattern over the back and belly may be banded, barred or a combination of both without preference. Clean lines are to be stressed, with alternating black and orange color. The ideal body pattern to consist of at least 4 or more alternations of bands and/or bars on each side, beginning at the saddle & undercut. The hind legs & feet to continue alternation of black & orange to the white stop markings. The tail to show alternation of orange and black. Paling of coloration to cream permissible on underside of body and tail. Eyes- Dark Brown. Ears- Incomplete demarcation, ears the same color, ears, which fail to alternate with cheek, color pattern. Body excessive brindling of pattern, lacking distinct bars or bands. Poor balance of sides due to plain unmarked side. Disqualification- An absence of two colors (black & orange) on each section: the head & ears, the body, the belly, the feet & legs and the tail. Note: The body type of the Harlequin Dutch should be consistent with the current Standard of Perfection. All markings and general disqualifications Revised 5/28/01 The Harlequin Dutch will be eligible for their first showing in October of this year |
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