What are the variations in coat color and nose color?
There are 3 categories of color for Ridgebacks-light wheaten, wheaten, and red wheaten. The coat is variegated, meaning the tips of the hair are always darker than the base. This gives shading over the shoulders and other areas. Ridgebacks should never be a solid color, the coat has varied hues. Both liver and black nosed dogs are acceptable. Eye color should harmonize with nose and coat color. Black is allowed on the muzzle and ears but excessive black markings are undesirable. Darker dogs may overheat more readily than a lighter colored dog. Some white is acceptable on feet and chest and white should never become a taboo. An outstanding individual should never be penalized for white markings.
