I don't know any breeders who would say that color is more important than type. There have been disagreements between breeders as to whether or not the slate bar is supposed to be there. Should is the word used in the SOP. This thread is about the SOP therefore my question to Walt was answered when he says that the SOP calls for a slate bar regardless of the outer color. I just wanted clarifying. Thanks again Walt for your input.
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