| The characteristic that sets these sheep apart from other breeds is their colorful markings and variety of colors. They are often marked in a combination of colors and can be tri-or quad-colored. Some individuals have white markings on a dark body, while other have dark spots on a white or roan body. They may have spots within spots. Patterns can be distinct with oval or splashed markings (much like a paint horse, or marbled where the colors just blend together. Some individuals may be highly marked while others have only minimal markings. Although not a discriminating factor, there should be some pigment around the eye in the form of eye patches or dark eyelids. Pink eyelids are prone to squamous cell carcinoma in any animal. |
