The spots are either dense black or liver brown. Any color other than black or liver are disqualified. They vary in size from a dime to a half-dollar. They are pleasingly and evenly distributed. The less the spots intermingle, the better.
Spots are usually smaller on the head, legs and tail than on the body.
Ears are preferably spotted. Small spots on the head, legs and tail are uncommon unless the body spotting is heavy. A patch is a disqualification. Judges new to the breed often dread the possibility that they will be confronted with what could be a patch and not be sure. Well, the revised Standard provides some excellent advice and I will add a few more words.