Not exact matches
This mutation is
recessive so two copies of the mutated
gene (or «d» allele) are needed to produce the dilute
coat color.
The black
coat gene color can either be dominant or
recessive.
However, possessing a gorgeous merle
coat color comes with a price that is it carries a
recessive gene.
There are some breeders which state that if the dog has only one
recessive Chocolate
gene, then this dog will look like the traditional Yorkies but if it has two
recessive Chocolate
genes, then its skin and
coat will be not black but with liver or brown
color.
There are some health concerns with certain Danes due to
recessive genes and some
coat colors are a result of these
genes.
The D
gene in its
recessive dd combination can mute the coloration of a Labrador, resulting in a gray or silver -
colored coat.