Dilutes can also have what is called an 'Isabella' coloration, meaning that there is silver shading on the coat color. All of these color variations are acceptable, but the coat color must be solid and well-blended throughout the whole body of the dog. Any coat longer than one inch at the withers is called a 'bear-coat' and is not considered the breed standard, as it occurs only when both the male and female carry recessive coat genes. This coat length resembles the coat of the Chow Chow and was probably inherited from that breed. Any coat longer than one inch at the withers is called a 'bear-coat' and is not considered the breed standard, as it occurs only when both the male and female carry recessive coat genes.
'Isabella' coloration, "Isabella"
'Isabella' coloration, "Isabella"