Ermine may have brown or blue gray eyes and may have white, light, or dark nails. Bunny rabbit books, rabbit book, bunny book, rabbit magazine. The cchd gene causes the yellow pigment to be reduced see pictures in figure 3. The original color ie allele is called the wildtype allele. The possible genes of the the alocus color series are a, at. Julie cahill, oak ridge rabbitry since youre here, i suppose it is safe to presume that you would like to learn more about color genetics. It contains most of the rabbit colors you might think of, though there are some exceptions. The nonextension gene makes the rabbit look like a black but, in reality it is a steel. Genotype is the color coded for in the genetics including those hidden in the phenotype. Books have been written concerning this one subject. Spelling out the essentials of rabbit coat color genetics. Frosted pearlermine, orange, cream, fawn, red, steel, tricolor chestnut.
Frosted pearl, orange, red, fawn, cream, tortoise, sable point, and ermine browneyedwhite. We can predict with more accuracy what coat colours can be expected from a certain mating. Jan 16, 20 angora rabbit color genetics crash course duration. When a rabbit has both alleles dd the full color copy is still making enough of the regular pigment to cover up the dilute. A new world opens to us as breeders once we gain more knowledge of rabbit genetics. It is only in the vv combination that the body color becomes white and the eye color becomes bright blue. Although there are five main color genes than determine the color of a rabbits fur, the cseries of genes is called the color gene. Below is the most extensive color family chart on this website. When it carries harlequin there will be harlequin markings visible. The next gene is the sable gene represented by c chl, which stands for chinchillalight. To go into the genetics of the rabbit would be a monumental task. White rabbits color book tells the story of a white rabbit who encounters three tubs of pain.
Have you ever heard of a rabbit color called self chinchilla. Color genetics of the netherland dwarf rabbit unknown binding 1989. Look at what you see that makes you thinks a color is a certain one, and keep track if you are right. The color gene, which controls where and how much color will be expressed rather than which color will be expressed, is definitely one of the most difficult to understand. Rabbit genetics for broken, solid, and charlie patterns. The current theory is that these spots represent the presence of a white suppression gene fwiw. Eventually youll be able to tell colors at only a few days old, some even soon after birth. One of the most interesting genetic studies is that of coat color. In such rabbits that are a kind of mottled color called agouti, the actual color black or brown will be most obvious on the ear tips and base of the tail. Introduction to genetics this is for those who want to start at the begining, it goes over basic genetic concepts needed to understand rabbit color genetics. Rabbits are a prey animal, so they hide signs of illness.
Having a basic understanding of the general color rules can open up a breeding program to unlimited variations in order to produce the besttyped rabbit. The possible genes of the the alocus color series are a, at, or a. Its hard to find good resources on other characteristics controlled by genetics. The c h gene makes the rabbits eyes ruby red pink iris, red pupil, as with albinos, and turns the body white, leaving color only on the extremities ears, nose, tail, feet. In this context, the mutations we will be discussing, affect how the genes produce pigment ie rabbit color. The topic of rabbit color genetics is sufficiently complicated to warrant whole books on the subject.
But before he jumps into the red tub, he forgets to wash. Jun 01, 2019 the tan color pattern is currently very rare in holland lops, so im using the tan rabbit breed to show the blue variety. About bunny colors, a book on rabbit coat color genetics and a practical guide on raising colors in your rabbitry and applying what you know in rabbit coat color genetics to get an accurate picture of all the colors you could produce with. The gene, what it does, and an example of some colors with that gene. A stands for agouti, meaning, the agouti pattern on a rabbits hair shaft. An illustrated guide to rabbit coat color genetics mink. The color it reduces is black, blue, chocolate, lilac, seal, sable, or smoke pearl. In a tan patterned rabbit the base color determined by the b gene and modified by the d gene shows over most of the rabbit, but the stomach, inside of the ears, rings around the eyes and underside of the cheeks are a light yellowbrown color exact shades vary called tan. We can not only make better breeding choices but most of all we can breed with a purpose. The short answer is that a self chin looks exactly like a black usually. The agouti rabbits include chestnut, opal, chinchilla and ermine, among others. A place for people to post pictures of different coloured rabbits for everyone to see and learn to identify. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics. The pattern gene en for brokens, solids, and charlies.
This page will consider only the enen gene, which determines whether a rabbit will be. The thought of genetics and the relationship to color can be daunting. Rabbit coat color genetics and coat color genetics of the netherland dwarf were the goto authorities for a number of years and many rabbit breeders relied on her knowledge. Distals spots are free and anywhere on the leg surrounded by a white marking. If this gene is homozygous for steel then the rabbit will look black. Read more about understanding angora bunny genetics when you want to breed. Color genetics is a very important subject in breeding rabbits.
Lilac the true lilac rabbit has a core genotype aabbcddevenen. Jun 11, 2012 when breeding angora rabbits for colour, on your homestead, you need to have an understanding of basic angora bunny genetics in order insure that you maintain the colour choices in your herd of angora rabbits. These are caused by mutations and sometimes not always change the function of the gene. The tan color pattern is currently very rare in holland lops, so im using the tan rabbit breed to show the blue variety. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and the dilution gene. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and. Jan 17, 2017 rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and the dilution gene.
Ermines often have incomplete shading on their face and ears. A book about bunny colors is the practical breeders guide to mastering the knowledge you need to. Bunny rabbit books, rabbit book, bunny book, rabbit. A rabbits coat colour is mainly determined by just 5 basic genes. This site has a wellwritten introduction to genetics and to rabbit coat colors at aurora rabbits. Colorful holland lop bunnies carefully raised on our organic northern ohio farm. Chart of 144 rabbit coat colors and their genotypes. Understanding how genetics works and the gene sets within rabbits will assist you in obtaining the colors and patterns you desire. The c h gene makes the rabbit s eyes ruby red pink iris, red pupil, as with albinos, and turns the body white, leaving color only on the extremities ears, nose, tail, feet. Genetics to rabbit coat color hollys hollands rabbitry. Rabbit starts off my jumping into the yellow tub and is satisfied.
Assuming it has the normal eye color, it is acceptable to show it as a black, blue, chocolate, or lilac, because the arba varieties are based on appearance, not genetics. The blue eyed white angora rabbit or otherwise known as vienna white is a different set of genes than found in normal colored angora rabbits. There seems to be a lot of information and misinformation on breeding the harlequin pattern available, so we thought wed try to put here some things we have learned along the way specific to harlequin breeding. Ermine may have brown or blue gray eyes and may have.
In your breeding however, its important to remember that youre working with the chinchilla gene and not the full color gene. Ppt rabbit color genetics powerpoint presentation, free. Classical genetics is very important for animal production at the small. The study of the genetics of rabbit colors is a fascinating and very useful part of rabbit raising. Breeding to opal will cause the castor offspring to carry too much black on the surface.
Rabbit coat color genetics and coat color genetics of the netherland dwarf were the goto authorities for a number of. Rabbit coat color is primarily determined by five genes. Select a color from the drop down list that applies to the buck and doe you are breeding. When it carries nonextension it appears as a black. I cant stress how much understanding the genetics of the parents helps because it rules out so many colors. Coat color coat color in rabbits is controlled by at least 5 known genes. The color is temperature sensitive, so will be lighter during the summer, and darker during the winter. Apr 09, 2015 these are caused by mutations and sometimes not always change the function of the gene. Huffmon, from the state of michigan, wrote a number of books on rabbit coat color genetics that were widely read and respected. The a gene is the typical wild rabbit color pattern.
For example, an orange rabbit differs from an ermine only in that the orange is a full color rabbit and the ermine expresses the chinchilla gene. If a dominant modifier is paired with a recessive only the dominant will show up but the rabbit is a carrier of the recessive gene and may pass it on instead of the dominant gene. I have had some more questions about rabbit color genetics and so i thought i. Pointed white, this group also has the ruby eyes and dark points, we do not breed for this color in any of our breeds. Rabbit genetics rabbit genetics for broken, solid, and charlie patterns there are several genes involved in determining the color and pattern of a rabbits fur. They make good pets, and are very popular at shows. Allow only your favorite colours to be bred and in a few seasons you may find yourself bereft of choice. Black is dominant to brown, so a rabbit that is a brownbased color will never. The possible genes of the the alocus color series are. Now, you can jump directly to look up your color in the chart above if you want, or you can step through the genetics in the 101 sectio n which works from genotype to phenotype and just try to put it in reverse, but hopefully this sections gives you a basic process. For a primer on the genes responsible for colour in rabbits, try this page. Pearl, ermine colors formed by adding various c shading genes.
Furthermore, due to their small size, mini rex is a good breed for those who are not otherwise experienced in raising andor showing rabbits. A laymans guide to color genetics and breeding, fourth edition. Reviewed in the united states on december 20, 2017. Dominant and recessive trait inheritance principles apply equally to rabbit coat color genetics and other genetic traits. The individual hairs on a rabbit possessing the a gene will have color bands. There are over 200 possible genotypes based on the 5 main color genes.
However, this rabbits point color is on the brown faded side for a black tort. Rabbits with this gene would have white bellies, white eye circles and white on the underside of the tail. When i first became curious about why colors are what they are, i found there was a lot of old scientific information, but hardly anything recent, accessible, or understandable to the average rabbit breeder. Aabcchdde our discussion will focus on what is called the a locus. It deals with holland lops and so skips over a few details that pertain to rex, but is very thorough with. The most common colours out here seem to be ermine, black, blue, castor, otter, lilac. The current theory is that these spots represent the presence of a. Rabbit colour guide with genetic codes home facebook.
You can find a more extensive list in a book about bunny colors but this list will cover most of the colors you. An ermine rabbit white with bluegrey or brown eyes is a chinchilla rabbit with agouti and nonextension. Broken is not on the list because when breeding to a broken you will have a 50% chance of. Color genetics of the rabbit is a complicated thing, but understanding it can be very helpful when purchasing new stock, working on a new color, developing a new color or maintaining only the varieties that are desirable to you. White rabbits color book little rabbit books one inquisitive hop, and splash. Breed rabbits smartly by understanding rabbit coat color genetics pertaining to the 2. A couple of good resources on rabbit color genetics are the the color genetics primer at three little ladies rabbitry and the rabbit. White rabbit s color book little rabbit books one inquisitive hop, and splash. They have black, blue, chocolate and lilac agouti, we have agouti colors in our mini lops so that is all i will show, there are a lot of color variations and a lot that are there. Inside every cell in the rabbit is dna the blueprint that dictates how the animal looks, acts and functions.
Below is a table of the various common colors of rabbits and their genetics to help you determine what color your rabbit is. Rabbit genetics rabbit genetics for broken, solid, and charlie patterns there are several genes involved in determining the color and pattern of a rabbit s fur. A dd rabbit has only the d allele it is a diluted color. Likewise, lilac seals genotype aabbchlchldde generally have eyes which are too dark and fur color which is too muddy with brown tones to show as lilac.
Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. A colouring book for grown ups paperback november 23, 2015. Angora rabbit color genetics crash course duration. You wont find it in the standard of perfection, but if you talk very much with enthusiasts of rabbit color genetics, the name will probably come up. In rabbit genetics the v gene is the dominate factor and allows for normal coat and eye color.
A couple of good resources on rabbit color genetics are the the color genetics primer at three little ladies rabbitry and the rabbit genetics color chart and information at the nature trail. Note not all colors have been added and this is a working process. Genetically, the only difference between a true black and a self chin is that. There is also an excellent description of rabbit coat color genetics by laurie stroupe of the nature trail rabbitry. Heres how dominantrecessive inheritance in rabbits works relative to rabbit coat color genetics. Childrens book publishers book publishing animals name in english learn faster reading levels animals images books online science and.
I love the adult colouring books and i love rabbits so, this i figured this colouring book had to be perfect for me. Other rabbits such as ermine, squirrel, chocolate chinchilla and lilac ermine also have the c chd gene as the dominant color gene. The topic of rabbit color genetics is sufficiently complicated to warrant whole books on. Ted williams, in his valuable book, rabbit breeding for perfection. Breed rabbits smartly by understanding rabbit coat color genetics pertaining to the 2 alocus color genes carried by domestic rabbits. Shaded mini rex color guide genetics 101 mini rex color guide velveteen lop color guide wildriver rabbitry. The best steel color is created when it carries extension. Gene can be cchd, cchl, ch, or c, but not c, and c gives the best ermine effect.
Some of the colors that have this gene are as follows. They appear brown because their hairs are banded with yellow which can appear to be any color from light cream to bright orange. Notice that the far right column contains rew regardless of the other genes involved. Dilute lilac selfchins usually have eyecolor too dark to meet the lilac standard. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Soon the little rabbit is jumping from bucket to bucket and learning all about colors and how they mix. When breeding harlequins, we touch on nearly all the major color genes. Most of the books and articles ive read concentrate on the genetics related to hair color. A dd rabbit has only the d allele it is full color either black or chocolate. Dilute black is called blue and dilute chocolate is called lilac.
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