Cass, my post wasn't directed towards you...though it may have sounded like it by accident. But you are right, less common would be a better term than rare. It also probably depends on the area aswell, as I don't live anywhere near you.

May I ask why you feel sorry for the Piebalds?

Most of the pies I'e seen were at the few dog shows I've been to. I've seen a couple in the petstore once with their owner, both of whom they got from a very good breeder in BC. There was BYB breeding tons a while back and selling with pies and dapples as rare colours, but I haven't heard anything of her in a while.