> Now, there's an interesting genetic question. I always learned that > when it comes to genetics, A + B always = A or B, not a mix of the two > (ie if you breed a horse with a big head with one with a small head, > you will get either a big or a small head, not a medium head). Yet in > my sole Icelandic (short tail) cross Welsh (long tail), the lamb has a > medium length tail. Curious....
Good topic! What about A + C will, or will not, equal B? For instance, if you have a horse with long ears, and bred to a horse with short ears, will you get medium sized ears? What about mules who have a resultant B factor in regard to ears? Or could the A and C from the horses in front of you, actually carry some B in their genes but it doesn't show on them, but may show on their offspring? I think it would be safe to say don't breed A + C in hopes to get B, but breed B + B to get B. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
