<aside> ❓ Amateur guide to equine color genetics, written by Neotholia. Compiled, edited, and occasionally contributed to by Owl. Art by Owl, on lines by CowboyGFRS07.

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Basics of Gene Inheritance

I feel like it should be noted on how inheriting genes works and what the percentages are, so here's a quick little thing to help anyone wondering.

Dominant vs. Recessive Genes

Modeling Inheritance with Punnett Squares

Base Coat (Black vs. Red)

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Extension Gene (E)

Extension Expression
EE This horse has a homozygous dominant extension gene, so it will have a black base.
Ee This horse has a heterozygous extension gene, so it will have a black base.
ee This horse is homozygous recessive! It will have a chestnut base.

Agouti Gene (A)

Dilution

Cream (Cr) & Pearl (prl)

Champagne (Ch)

Dun (D)

Silver (Z)

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Modifiers

Grey (G)

Flaxen (f)