How do Fawnequin and Brindlequin patterns occur? Fawnequin and Brindlequin patterns occur because the Harlequin gene is unique among merle modifiers: it affects both eumelanin (black/blue/chocolate pigment) and phaeomelanin (red/yellow/tan pigment). While typical merle modifiers only impact dark pigments, the Harlequin gene’s ability to affect red/yellow pigment means that if a dog inherits the merle […]
Genetic Traits in Upcoming Duty Danes Litters
FEATURING CHARLIE ** STUD** Duty Danes Litter Predictions: Trissaia x Charlie Expected Date: March 24, 2026 What the Puppies WILL Have • The Mahogany Glow: 100% of puppies will have a rich, warm copper-red base color due to intermediate red intensity. • The Double Mask: 100% of puppies will have a solid dark muzzle and […]