Tamsin Variations
While their variations are what keep Tamsins from being a true 'selective breed,' they're what makes them FUN. Variety is the spice of life, no? Here will be covered the usual variations, from fuzzy coats to German Shepherd markings.

Coat Types
Though all types of coats are acceptable for Tamsins, I have at times considered making the smooth coat 'preferred,' in order to give another trait to judge by in conformation-type shows; but I stop myself every time. I know I love the different coats, and some people prefer them. And so coats remain no preference. In this way, the individual judge may specify their preference, or perhaps the shows could be divided into groups by coat. At any rate, the three coat types are (respective to the pictures below): Smooth, Wire (Scottie, Poodle), and Fluffy (Sheepdog). [Wire and fluffy coats are both called simply 'fuzzy' most of the time, but here it was best to distinguish. Also, no distinction is made between 'normal' smooth coats and the 'extra-smooth' coat sported by some Dachshund descendants.]

Additional Markings:
Well, the Dali-spot/Mutt-patch combination just isn't enough for some people, it would seem; markings from other breeds have found their way into Tamsins. This has at times, however, kicked up a little bit of controversy, and can make the business of registering a bit more difficult. As always, I must stress that in the case of some Tamsins, it will be required for you to paint their Mutt patches if you wish to register them (this is more fully spoken of in the rules for registration, which you MUST read if you plan to register). In any case, the common variants are as follows (respective to the pictures below): German (German Shepherd), Dachs (Dachshund), Halfie (Sheepdog), Scot (Scottie), Chi (Chihuahua), Booted (Poodle--no picture currently).


German: Saddle and face markings typical, but German Shepherd ancestry provides for a pretty big variety of markings.
Dachs: Colored socks, tailtip, sometimes eyebrows possible. Perhaps muzzle occurs as well; I haven't bred or seen one just yet.
Halfie: Half one color, half another--pretty self explanitory.
Scots: Colored toes, usually eyebrows as well.
Chi: White socks, face marks, tailtips possible. Also, chest patches in white or cream. NOTE: As you can see, Chi patches are of a different size and shape than Mutt patches; Chi patches alone do not make a Tamsin. Without proof of definite Mutt patches, a dog may not be registered.
Booted: Similar to Scots, but gives a dog colored paws, not just toes.