E03 Lets Talk About Australian Shepherds: Aussie Coat Genetics

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[@AlphaAussies]

I had a weird litter. Mom was a blue Merle dad was a bi red. She only produced 1 Merle and it was a red! Really weird situation

[@escamillafables6300]

That's actually pretty common. Just means between those two dogs, the red gene was not the dominant shared gene between the pair for that litter. However a repeat breeding might show you different results. Red in itself is a recessive gene as well and I'm making another video to explain how it affects breeding colors. My self black Nigeria actually comes from a litter where all dogs were black based and only one of the 10 pups was a red tri so I know she is red factored. :) I hope to have that video posted soon, as I have had some technical difficulties prior to now, but keep watch for it. :)

[@escamillafables6300]

I just posted another video that will help you understand why your litter was like that! Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaTEY5RqZqqlatk

[@kedamono8616]

What would happen if you breed two double merles?

[@escamillafables6300]

They would produce only merles, but it's not a safe practice as they can easily pass on any of the many issues double merles have but they do have the potential to create a healthy litter but the gamble is with the lives of the pups involved so is highly discouraged and against most pedigree standards. "When in doubt cull them out" or in other words don't breed what has the potential to be a bad breeding.

[@kedamono8616]

@@escamillafables6300 oh ok thank you! Also. Why does my blue merle Ave barely any spots? She is mostly grey with a few tiny speckles. Will she get more spots when she's older? (Pictures on my channel)

[@escamillafables6300]

I'll have to look into it for sure to get you an accurate answer but what you describe sounds like she may just have a shorter merle allele or dilute patches. I'll check out your channel and get a better answer, but I highly suggest color testing your dog with pawprint genetics and joining this facebook group to learn more about your dog's color: facebook.com/IncredibleStoryOfMerle/

[@kedamono8616]

@@escamillafables6300 oh yes, it seemed at her age her spots were just very light. They have darkened now and she's normal

[@drewpackman2929]

Pretty facsinating stuff and I have only the basic understanding of such things. Hats off to those who fully delve into it.

[@Jakuboooooooooo]

My Ausshole is a Blue Merle w white and tan and she’s the love of my life

[@alyssastapley1670]

I have a black tricolor Australian shepard. :)

[@mel9611]

I have a black tri

[@midlandshaulingservicesinc6145]

Could I breed a Tri with a Merle?

[@escamillafables6300]

Yes

[@the_flock2473]

What colors should I get from breeding my bi color with a blue Merle?

[@escamillafables6300]

What color bi is it? A red or black? If a black bi there will only be black bis, tris, and merles. But if it is a red bi, there can be red bis, red tris, and red merles as well as black bis, tris, and merles.

[@Cam-rz9yq]

I have a 3 month old red Merle it’s a boy and his name is madden I love him so my brother

[@s.d.r.dayz3nd953]

That is very interesting, if I got a murl I wouldn't have known this

[@escamillafables6300]

Glad i could help out! ^_^

[@Gabby-tp9iw]

murl?

[@saraa3830]

What would a Red tri x Tan point blue merle make??

[@escamillafables6300]

All colors would be possible.

[@PabloGarcia-le9vx]

I have a puppy she has one blue eye but no merle coat. 2 of her siblings did come out merle coated, does that mean she has a merle gene and I shouldn't bread her with a merle coat?

[@escamillafables6300]

I would definitely get her genetically tested sonewhere like pawprint genetics and make sure she doesn't carry the merle gene

[@PabloGarcia-le9vx]

@@escamillafables6300 thank you! do there is a chance she doesn't have merle gene?

[@escamillafables6300]

There's always that chance that she won't but it's better to be safe than sorry

[@txterbug]

How long does it take for a full coat to grow?

[@escamillafables6300]

For Australian Shepherds, they are double coated. Typically when they are done maturing they have 90% of their full coat grown. So around 18-24 months of age. Over the rest of their life they can continue to replace and thicken their coat, and it can also be damaged. Grooming is very important with Aussies.

[@Heavilune]

a question is it possible to breed a merle with a bi color? bc im getting a female black bi and i was maybe planning on breeding her when much older.

[@escamillafables6300]

Merle to bi color is one of the most common pairings

[@Heavilune]

@@escamillafables6300 ok i was just making sure. i sincerly apperciate it and thanks for the video it was helpful.

[@escamillafables6300]

Happy to help! :)

[@Heavilune]

@@escamillafables6300 oh i have one last question, what color puppies would they produce?

[@escamillafables6300]

What color merle are you breeding your black bi to?