As I understand it...
The spotted (Sp) is a weird gene. No it is not a recessive - if you
have it, it's visible.
An spsp pup will have no spots
A Spsp or spSp will have spots
A SpSp will be absorbed in the womb and never be born.
Also of interest Sp could show as a small spot, a few spots, or as pied
(blaze and ring around the neck). The amount of white cannot be
controlled in breeding.
-- Donna A.
Deb Rebel wrote:
> Is Spotted [sp+] a recessive? In other words, do both
> parents have to have the gene to have it show up in
> the babies?
>
> I have four spotted females and before I pair them up,
> I would like to know if I can pair them to solid colors
> and get the occasional spotted pup, or do they have
> to be paired with spotted males?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Deb
>
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