However, in some countries, these are now illegal. Dobermanns have markings on the chest, paws/legs, muzzle, above the eyes, and underneath the tail. === Color === Two different color genes exist in the Dobermann: one for black (B) and one for color dilution (D). Dobermanns have markings on the chest, paws/legs, muzzle, above the eyes, and underneath the tail. === Color === Two different color genes exist in the Dobermann: one for black (B) and one for color dilution (D). There are nine possible combinations of these alleles, which can result in four different color phenotypes: black, blue, red, and fawn (Isabella).