German Shepherd Colors and Saddle Types

German Shepherd Colors

Black & Red
Black & Tan
Black & Cream
Black & Silver
Black Sable
Red Sable
Silver Sable
Cream Sable
Blue Sable
Liver Sable
White Spotting Gene
Whites with "Birthmarks"

German Shepherd Coat and Saddle Types

Short-coat
Plush coat
Long-coat
Average Saddle
Large Saddle
X-Large Saddle (Blanket)
Bi-Color
Small Saddle
X-Small Saddle

German Shepherd Patterns

Solid
Sable
Traditional Saddle
Sable Saddle
Bi-Color
Tri-Color Panda
Black & White Panda
Sable Panda
Brindle
Solid White
"Solid" Red
"Solid" Cream
Solid Liver
Liver & Tan
Solid Black
Black vs. Blue
Solid Blue
Blue & Tan
Powder Blue vs. Steel Blue

"No good German Shepherd dog is a bad color"

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE NO HEALTH, GENETIC, OR TEMPERAMENT PROBLEMS IN A GERMAN SHEPHERD
JUST BECAUSE OF ITS COLOR!!THESE ARE ALL SIMPLY DIFFERENT VARIATIONS OF COAT COLORS & PATTERNS!
White is disqualified by AKC, but is accepted by UKC. White GSDs are also Recognized as "White Shepherds" with UKC, FCI, and in many other clubs around the world.
Blues & livers are major faults with AKC & UKC, but are disqualified because their nose pigment is not black.
Long-coats are also faults with AKC & UKC, but fully accepted by AWSA. More plush-type coats are preferred in most clubs.
The German Shepherd Dog varies in color, and most colors are permissible. Strong rich colors are preferred. Pale, washed-out colors and blues or livers are serious faults. A white dog must be disqualified.