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Definition: Moon spots are
somewhat round spots
of color varying from a light cream to a dark brown, but never white or
true black. They may be superimposed over any other color or
pattern (except white). The extent of the moon spotting and the final color of
the spots is
variable. They are random, as opposed to the strict symmetrical
appearance of the Agouti
patterns. Most of them are distinctly round - inspiring the name. Most
moon spots are fairly dark in newborns, and then become distinctly paler
later. This is so pronounced that they could be missed on some kids,
even though they might be very obvious later. Explanation:
Many people are confused about what is
and is not a moon spot, but generally if you have to ask then it probably
isn't. Suspected moon spots on the throat or face are usually markings of
other coat patterns (such as the Caramel or Badgerface) and not true moon
spots. White markings on parts of the face make this even more deceiving
because the white will mask the true colors underneath. Moon spots will not
show up on white areas because white is actually the
"lack of color". The color of moon spots will often
lighten as young kids mature, so moon spots showing up as chocolate will
typically turn light brown and spots showing up as gray or silver will almost
always turn tan.
Examples showing a black base coat:
Examples showing a red base coat:
Examples showing a brown base coat:
Cream moon spot on brown coat.
photo by Sharon Reeves
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Multiple light and dark chocolate spots on a
beige coat
overlaid by white.
photo by Sharon Reeves |
Chocolate moon spots on a brown
tri-color with the black belly pattern.
photo by Sharon Reeves
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