Labrador Retriever Coat Colour Genetics

Labrador Retriever Coat Colour Genetics

The genetic basis of coat colour in the Labrador Retriever (a highly popular type of dog) has been widely studied, and found to depend on many genes. A wide range of colourings have developed over time.

This article examines the current knowledge about genetic colour determination in the breed.

Read more about Labrador Retriever Coat Colour Genetics:  Background, Genotypes, Mosaics and Other "mis-marks"

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