White is permitted on the chest and feet. Lighter and darker shades of gray are permitted throughout the coat, even to the point of speckling. The FCI standard further requires a dark nose, eyelids, and pads of the feet; a scissors bite; and a moderately sloped stop of about 45°.
The breed's coloration is subject to certain guidelines: white is permitted on the chest and feet, while lighter and darker shades of gray are allowed throughout the coat. The FCI standard also requires specific features, including a dark muzzle, eyelids, and paw pads; a scissor-like bite; and a moderately sloped stop.