woodbyne Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hi I'm looking at getting my first jack russell pup to show. Two i'm looking at both don't have any markings on the body the head markings look typical but is it acceptable to have all white bodies. Breeder tells me its ok but i really wanted a second opinion Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 they have to have markings im pretty sure but this might help you ;) Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Ask in the show forum instead of general and you'll probably get a quicker answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 The standard says White MUST predominate with black and/or tan markings. The tan markings can be from the lightest tan to the richest tan (chestnut). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) My understanding is markings on the head - that are even and cover eye and ear- and a white body is acceptable even sought after for a show dog. I may be wrong though Edited February 14, 2011 by OSoSwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl85 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 All I knew was that they had to have over 50% of white markings on their body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 The standard saysWhite MUST predominate with black and/or tan markings. The tan markings can be from the lightest tan to the richest tan (chestnut). Yep, this is the only requirement. So the dog must be more than 50% white overall with some coloured markings but there are no prescribed markings at all and they do not have to be even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonaro Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Contact member on here "Classicyds" - they have Jack Russells and are very succesful in the show ring and will be able to help you with your enquiry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I've never seen an all white in the show ring and cant imagine it would do very well. Clown faces dont seem to do well very often either. good luck with your future pup and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Oops I didnt read your OP correctly and thought you meant solid white. All white body but markings on the face - yep I'd say go for it but make sure pup has black pigment around the eyes and snout. Do you have any photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I've seen them in the ring with all-white bodies, just a spot near the tail and head markings. There are a heap like that in the breed profile pictures on DOL, even some grand champions with white bodies, so it shouldn't, by itself, be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbyne Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks guys i had read the standard and you confirmed what i thought and the breeder said. I guess i'm a wee nervous as i have had a bad experience with my last dog with breeders lying or not telling the truth on their lines hence my reason fro changing breeds. I don't have any photos yet babies only born on Monday so will be a couple of weeks till i can see them as we have things on the next few weekends and the breeder is happy for visitis at about 2 to 3 weeks of age. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 How exciting. Do you know if they will be roughs or smooths yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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