The outer coat is harsh and long, repelling rain and snow. The undercoat is short and downy. A wave in the coat is permissible, although it should not curl. Blues can be dark gray to silver. Browns appear in dark mahogany to blonde.
Fawns vary from medium brown to champagne.
The actual color determination of a Beardie can be made from the color of the pigment of the nose leather and the lips. Blacks should have black pigment, blues have gray-blue, and browns have brown. The pigment found in a fawn is a lighter brown, sometimes with a hint of lavender. The Beardie s eye color is an unusual characteristic. The breed standard states eye color should tone with coat color.