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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  So how did breeds like Cocker Spaniels and Poodles get their different color classifications and dachshunds get 3 recognized coat textures? I honestly don't see how partis or biewers are excluded when the AKC recognizes color variations in other breeds. |
There are several variations/breeds in the Spaniels, each with their own color standard. The Poodles do have different colors, however, they are not parti colored and they are bred pheno type to pheno type.......
Each breed has developed their standard in accordance with how the breed was developed. Each mother club makes the decision of what they will accept and what they won't, not the AKC. The AKC will then decide whether or not they will accept the breed as a recognized breed.