Click to read more about rabbit coat color genetics by glenna m. Understanding how genetics works and the gene sets within rabbits. Part of the attraction to this book is that it is based on the principle that truly understanding the rabbit project is essential to success. Use the links above to select the area you need to access. 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. 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. Inside every cell in the rabbit is dna the blueprint that dictates how the animal looks, acts and functions. Hey, if youre going to go on about genetics, you might as well say the kid will grow up to be an angel. Color genetics 101 the base color gene b all rabbits are either black or brown. 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. It has easy to understand language with lots of good examples and some simple pictures. Understanding angora bunny genetics when you want to breed. Rabbit genetics for full color development, chinchilla, seal, sable, pointed black and redeyed full white. Abc about bunny colors by ellyn eddy spelling out the essentials of rabbit.
Rabbit color genetics is one of my favorite things about rabbits. The pattern gene en for brokens, solids, and charlies there are several genes involved in determining the color and pattern of a rabbits fur. Dec 14, 2016 this pin was discovered by allie parks. 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. It includes information about arba, breeding and showing, and making cages etc. Theres a lot of information out there about color genetics, but unfortunately, a lot of it is hard to comprehend. Select a color from the drop down list that applies to the buck and doe you are breeding.
To go into the genetics of the rabbit would be a monumental task. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon. A is for agouti, and controls the pattern of color on the hairs. Note that the names of different colors vary a little from breed to breed, so feel free to ask us if you have a question about a color. Color genetics and compatability silver rabbit club. The b gene comes in 2 forms different forms of the same gene are called alleles b produces a. Exploring the a, b, c, d, and e rabbit coat color genes in order to predict which color rabbit could result from a rabbit breeding.
Notice that the far right column contains rew regardless of the other genes. The thought of genetics and the relationship to color can be daunting. There are two dense alleles, so the rabbit is full color and not dilute. Released in april 2008, this publication, like rabbit smarties, has seen excellent sales. Books have been written concerning this one subject. Rabbit color genetics the basics has 3,494 members.
This article is not to be reproduced or used in any way without the permission of the owner. Some of the 15 chapters deal with medical genetics, but the chapters also introduce to the basic knowledge of cell division, cytogenetics, epigenetics, developmental genetics, stem cell. Note not all colors have been added and this is a working process. If your rabbit project is to be done properly, genetics will play a major role.
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. The chart below by marna davis, is a great place to start. The gene, what it does, and an example of some colors with that gene. Show rabbits meat rabbits raising rabbits rabbit types rabbit breeds bunny care tips mini rex rabbit holland lop bunnies rabbit colors. Notice that the far right column contains rew regardless of the other genes involved. 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. Rabbit color genetics the basics public group facebook. This analysis was based on the work of f m lancaster and r g jaap, and also took into account colours developed subsequent to 1963. An introduction to duck colour genetics was published in the domestic duck 2001, reprinted in paperback 2008. A book about bunny colors is the practical breeders guide to mastering the knowledge you need to.
Color genetics is a very important subject in breeding rabbits. C is for colored, and essentially controls how much color is on the rabbit full color, shaded, pointed, white. Potential harms missing in coverage of color genomics. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book the nature trail. The genotypes are listed with dashes for a missing equally dominant or less dominant gene. Dominant and recessive trait inheritance principles apply equally to rabbit coat color genetics and other genetic traits. Free genetics books download ebooks online textbooks. The topic of rabbit color genetics is sufficiently complicated to warrant whole books on the subject. E is for extension, and controls the extension of color on the hair. After all, his father was really big in heaven in the old days. The book does not contain basic genetics and molecular biology, but rather topics from human genetics mainly from medical point of views. Now, in the study of basic genetics, youre working with the alphabet, letters ae.
In some breeds, the fawn is covered with smut, or dark ticking especially around the flanks, face, and ears. Color genetics is the problem solving behind intentional breeding. The topic is way too important to be understood only by science majors, so we at rabbit smarties are proud to offer you a book about bunny colors. Huffmon, from the state of michigan, wrote a number of books on rabbit coat color genetics that were widely read and respected. Theres a lot of information out there about color genetics, but unfortunately, most of it is hard to comprehend. 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. All the colors are broken down by what they look like and what the knowns are in the genetic code. Excellent resources regarding rabbit color genetics are available at the library of congress and bobby schott from ga is by far the foremost expert in the fancy. A himi colored rabbit probably chestnut base color.
Rabbit genetics dominant and recessive trait inheritance principles applying equally to rabbit coat color genetics and other genetic traits. You can find a more extensive list in a book about bunny colors but this list will cover most of the colors you encounter. An illustrated guide to rabbit coat color genetics mink hollow. Himalayan rabbit probably chestnut based color genetics. Spelling out the essentials of rabbit coat color genetics. There are two and onlv two actual colors involved in animal coat colors. Coat color genetics is one of the hottest topics among rabbit breeders. The book is written for netherland dwarfs but the color genetics are the same for most breeds of rabbits. The dominance relationship for these genes is quite simple. Bunny rabbit books, rabbit book, bunny book, rabbit. The pattern gene controls how the color appears on the hair. There are over 200 possible genotypes based on the 5 main color genes. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon the former goto authority for rabbit color genetics information glenna m.
Bunny rabbit books, rabbit book, bunny book, rabbit magazine. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics. The b gene is responsible for producing the protein that causes a rabbit to be black or brown. I love crossing off the wall varieties to each other just to see what varieties pop up. One of the most interesting genetic studies is that of coat color. This gene determines if the color is extended all the way to the end of the hair shaft, or if the color stops at some point on the hair shaft and another color finishes. This book will take you through many of the basic color genetic principles. This book couldnt make it any easier to understand the basics of the color genetics of rabbits. Heres how dominantrecessive inheritance in rabbits works relative to rabbit coat color genetics.
Horse colors such as palomino, buckskin, chestnut, bay, gray, black and the more subtle colors as roan, grulla, perlino, cremelo and typical spanish horse colors. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book rabbit colors, dwarf rabbit. Basically, it takes more than one gene to make up any given color. Although there are many color genes involved in the coat color expression, the cfamily of genes is called the color genes. Genetics to rabbit coat color hollys hollands rabbitry.
Genotype is the color coded for in the genetics including those hidden in the phenotype. When you ask to join, please answer all 3 questions, or you will be declined. Successful breeding programs demand understanding color variations and determinants for optimal results. Rabbit coat color is primarily determined by five genes. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. Extension of color or its limitation or elimination the e locus acts only on black pigmentation. This site will provide basic lessons on rabbit genetics, including how genetics work, rabbit colors, fur types, and the dwarf gene. Broken is not on the list because when breeding to a broken you will have a 50% chance of brokens. Color names are different for some different breeds. Every other color is a variation of this basic color scheme. Genetics coloring book the wonders of life series sachs, david on.
A horse book on equine horse colors and horse color genetics by d. Its hard to find good resources on other characteristics controlled by genetics. Most sections are further divided to make finding the exact lessons you need even easier. Normal extension of color capital e results in correct undercolor, correct ring color and width, and correct outer ring tipping, by.
And two full extension alleles, so the whole body is one color no shading. The study of the genetics of rabbit colors is a fascinating and very useful part of rabbit raising. If this makes sense so far, the rest will be a piece of cake. They vary only by the color gene c, c chd, c chl c h or c. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It contains most of the rabbit colors you might think of, though there are some. This smut is caused by genetic modifiers that have been successfully. 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.
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