Dog Coat Genetics

dog-breeds

A miniature red dapple Dachshund is a small dog with a predominantly red (phaeomelanin) coat and a dapple pattern, visible as lighter tan, beige, or cream patches mixed into the...

dogs

Most Australian Shepherds fall into several well-established color groups. These shades are determined by variants in genes that control pigment type and distribution, and many...

dog-breeds

A pitch black pitbull refers to a pitbull-type dog with a nearly all-black coat that can appear almost without visible pattern in certain lighting. This coloration is rare in pi...

dog-breeds

A black and grey Australian Shepherd is a dog whose primary coat coloration is black diluted to a muted charcoal or dark slate grey, often with rich tan points and white marking...