Color and Markings Color and markings and their overall appearance are very important points to be evaluated. The ground color is pure white. In black-spotted dogs the spots are dense black. In liver-spotted dogs the spots are liver brown. Any color markings other than black or liver are disqualified.
Spots are round and well-defined, the more distinct the better.
They vary from the size of a dime to the size of a half-dollar. They are pleasingly and evenly distributed. The less the spots intermingle the better. Sports are usually smaller on the head, legs and tail than on the body. Ears are preferably spotted.