Depending on where the term came from it could be dealing with the washed out colors now appearing in the GSD. Barbara wrote a nice article several years ago on color which mentioned this. http://www.gsdcno.org/coat-colors.html However, if it is a puppy mill or backyard breeder they probably hit the news but still is probably referring to the above information. Until the GSDCA and AKC allow the designer colors these breeders decide to breed to either become another breed it is going to get worst. As their a puppy buyers out there that like something different they are a easy market for these breeders. They are the first to complain though when something goes wrong. Anytime you see one of these breeders all you need to do is type in compliant with their name or the Kennel name they use into Google and you will be surprised of what comes up. Theresa -------------------------------------------- On Sat, 2/1/14, Cindy <sophoclesajax@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] What IS this? Non-Existent/Non-Recognized Colors . . . and the Public To: Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 7:20 PM "Black Wash" German Shepherd Okay, what IS this? Seriously . . . this is about the fifth time I've seen this term used lately, among the public and in media. What on earth is a "black wash" or a "silver wash" GSD? Huh? Am I missing something? If this is another made up name for an already designated type . . . it's becoming a pet peeve. I understand B/T (and its variations . . . Black & Red, saddle to blanket and extended blanket), Sable (and its variations), Black, and Bi Color as correct colors and patterns. I understand White, Liver, and Blue (faulty colors). And I understand faded, washed out versions of the correct colors and patterns are just that, faded, washed out and therefore faulty. Is it meant to describe one of the above? ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================