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Post by Kia on Jan 6, 2012 16:45:25 GMT -5
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Post by HEXE- TINA on Jan 6, 2012 17:26:24 GMT -5
good question, but who to heck would breed those together. makes my stomache turn And that merle pup has a extreme long Tail for ebing docked
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Post by trinitydobes on Jan 6, 2012 18:18:29 GMT -5
Harlequin danes carry the Merle gene - in the olden days when dane breeders bred for the harlequin pattern they whelped they would cull any merle pups as many merles also were genetically deaf.
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Post by Kia on Jan 6, 2012 19:42:38 GMT -5
Yea I know....but with Dobes not carrying the merle gene how did this Dane produce merle puppies? Is the merle gene dominant like that?
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Post by Kia on Jan 6, 2012 19:44:12 GMT -5
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Post by thallyce on Jan 6, 2012 20:51:13 GMT -5
I have a mix between a chocolat Labrador and a red merle Aussie Attachments:
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Post by Kia on Jan 7, 2012 17:14:38 GMT -5
Hmmmm interesting...so the merle gene is dominant?
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Post by thallyce on Jan 9, 2012 13:47:54 GMT -5
No I don't think so there were also brown pups in the litter, but with white markings on the chest and toes.
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Post by thallyce on Jan 9, 2012 13:55:22 GMT -5
Merle is a dilution gene
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Post by von Cosack on Jan 11, 2012 11:51:29 GMT -5
They also have Brindle in the genes and that looks to be under the coat a little bit. Dark brindle (Midnite) and Lighter colored Brindles simular to boxers. As far as those breeds go the Dobermanns + Danes I owned at the same time for around 18 years were great together because the males at different times had atleast 5 years between each other. At one time I had both males from each breed and both were very dominant dogs but the 5 years difference let them get along beautifully. Both were trained as Demo dogs so their extensive training also added to their demeanor. I remember how the longevity of the Danes effected all Dane owners and that one of the positive notes of owning the Dobermanns were their longevity, how things have changed. Von
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