Official AADRI Breed Reference

American Pit Bull Terrier Color Chart

A reference guide to coat colors and patterns recognized in AADRI color descriptions.

Coat Colors & Patterns

Select descriptions are accompanied by illustrative color swatches, not photographs of actual dogs.

Owned by Kasey Banton

Black nose with a solid black coat.

Owned by Sami Clark

Black nose with a black coat showing a brownish cast.

Owned by Denise Smith

Predominantly white coat, more than 60%, with defined colored patches.

Owned by Lynsey Tyndall

Striped coat pattern, classified according to nose color.

Owned by Kiana Lynn

Solid base color with tan-point markings.

Owned by Kasey Banton

Red nose with a coat ranging from tan to deep red.

Owned by Kasey Banton & Brittney Guerriero

Red or liver nose with a chocolate-colored coat.

Owned by Terri Gross

Blue nose with a silver-to-steel-gray coat.

Owned by Mary Cullifer

Black nose with a clear, light tan coat.

Owned by To Be Determined

Black nose with a cream-to-deep-red coat.

This chart is an identification reference. Consult the official AADRI Breed Standard for conformation requirements and disqualifying coat colors.