All are produced by an Sp gene.
Spotted means one or more white spots on the gerbil
other than at the throat and paws.
Pied is a ring around the neck, black between the
eyes, four white paws/legs and a white tip on the
tail.
Patched is even more white usually on the back and
rump.
Donna
ABC Gerbils
www.abcgerbils.com
> Also, I hear everyone talking about spotted, pied,
> and patched gerbils.
> What's the difference between the three?
> Thanks all!
>
> Nancy
> Pepper, Buttercup, Thumbelina, Mittens, and Gloves
> Cinnamon, Ranma, and Ryoga
> And now introducing Dyago and Butterscotch
>
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