[Moon.Stoned]

Phenotype: Chocolate Merle w/ Tan Points & Minimal Irish Spotting
Genotype: kk bb DD atat EE gg hh Ssi tt Mm Xx ZZ

[eleutheromania]

In order for a dog to be Atat, it needs tan points. there is no lighter tan on the eyebrow, legs, or on the muzzle should the black mask not entirely covering it. geno wise this dog isn’t a dilute as it’s a chocolate and not isabella/lilac. this dog can not be a recessive red mask either. as recessive red hides the coat so to speak. a clear red dog can genetically be a chocolate or black etc.

[Moon.Stoned]

Ah terribly sorry!
I'm still trying to get the hang of genetics
I edited the genotype & added tan points to the dog.
See if that works better (:

[eleutheromania]

better. the base is considered chocolate and tan merle. not chocolate with tan points.