Parti

Parti-color is the term used for dogs with white markings of varying degrees. Ideally, the parti Pomeranian is a white dog with colors that are distributed in patches on the body, with a white blaze preferred on the head. The white is clear of excessive ticking. The patches may be in any of the solid colors. All the patches must be the same color. Symmetry of facial markings is desirable. Eye rims, nose, lips and toe pads should be black except self colored in blue, brown & beaver.

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There are 3 distinct patterns:
Extreme Piebald: White with patches of color on head and base of tail.
Piebald: White with patches of color on head, body, and base of tail.
Irish: Color on the head and body with white legs, chest and collar.

The white markings can appear on any base color or combination of colors and other patterns.
Red & White
Orange & White
Cream & White
Sable Pattern & White
(blue sable, chocolate sable, cream sable, orange sable, red sable, wolf sable, beaver sable)
Black & White
Chocolate & White
Blue & White
Brindle & White
Beaver & White
Lavender & White
Merle & White
(blue merle, chocolate merle)
Tan Pattern & White – sometimes referred to as tri-color
(black & tan, blue & tan, chocolate & tan, merle & tan)