Thus we have slight
differences in coat color variation between Arctic wolf, Malamute, sable German Shepherd Dog, and others that more resemble wolves and each other than do the phenotypically distant breeds.
Black and yellow labs may also have these dilution genes, but
the difference in their coat color isn't as dramatic as it is with the chocolate.
Not exact matches
The study reveals that the diversity of
coat colors in horses has been strongly affected by cultural
differences since their initial domestication around 3,500 BC.
This orange
coat I'm wearing has made such a huge
difference to the way I see
color in winter and I'm looking forward to adding more hues to my wardrobe.
As noted above, although the only real
difference between the four types of Belgian shepherds is
coat type and
color, the AKC registers three of the four types as separate breeds and enrolls the rough -
coated variety
in its Foundation Stock Service without full recognition.
They come
in many beautiful
coats and
colors, but the
differences between cats are subtle compared to the
differences between dogs.
However, a few characteristic
differences can be observed
in kittens as young as five weeks old — genital spacing,
coat color, and behavior — indicating their sex.
However, some breeders consider these «
differences» to be unsound generalizations and that American standards should be updated to reflect the breed's standard
in its country of origin, i.e. France, where black has become an acceptable
coat color since 1956 while it is still considered a fault
in America.
«Analyses of aggression due to handling, as well as aggression displayed during veterinarian visits, showed little
difference among
coat colors in these settings,» the authors wrote.
Although it might sound hard to believe, the
color of a dog or cat's
coat can make a
difference in whether or not that pet gets a home.
The researchers concluded that there may be some truth
in the contention that the almost exclusively female calico tends to be hard to handle, but recognizes that while «
coat colors may be associated with aggressive behavior
in the cat... the
differences are relatively minor.»