In a message dated 2/26/2007 9:26:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
so only light chis have a merle gene? Dark chis cannot have a merle gene? I am assuming the merle gene is recessive therefore can be in the genotype and not in the phenotype. So why do only light chis have merle genes if it is not necessarily in the phenotype? -- em No, only light merles can appear as not being merles. Merle gene is a dilute gene - meaning it lightens the coat in a splotchy pattern. With light merles, it may be more difficult to tell that they are truly merles. That is why it is not advisable to breed lighter colored merles. <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
