Can dogs be registered as the color white when white is considered a disqualification according to the breed standard?
Solid white dogs may be registered with no restrictions, but in some breeds they may not be shown in a Conformation event. Decisions about acceptable colors are made by the national breed clubs for each of the respective breeds. You may want to contact them if you would like additional information. In addition to color information in the breed standards related to showing, the national breed clubs also determine what colors may be used in the registration of their breed. While some colors may be disqualifications within the breed standard, dogs of a disqualifiable color may still be registered. However, AKC may ask for color pictures of the dogs prior to registration. For example, in the case of Miniature Schnauzers, dogs will not be registered as white unless pictures are submitted with the Registration Application. Two 3 x 5 color photographs (close up front view and standing side view) must be submitted or the application will be rejected.
