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blue tortoiseGenotype: aa B- C- dd ee
Group: Shaded Standard: Black or Chocolate color is to be a rusty orange on the saddle; Blue or Lilac color is to be fawn on the saddle, with all varieties blending into a shading of darker color over the lower rump and haunches. The top color is to carry |
down and blend into a dark cream undercolor next to the skin. Top of the tail is to match the body color. Underside of the tail is to match shadings as nearly as possible. Shadings on the head is darkest at the whisker bed, blending into a lighter shade along the jaw line and darkening again at the ear base, blending up the ears to match the body color. Eyes - Black and Chocolate to be Brown. Blue and Lilac to be Blue-gray.
Faults - Fault animals that are too light or too dark; light color on the underside of the tail is undesirable.
Disqualification from Competition - Disqualify animals with a pure white belly or underside of tail.
Faults - Fault animals that are too light or too dark; light color on the underside of the tail is undesirable.
Disqualification from Competition - Disqualify animals with a pure white belly or underside of tail.