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Equine Genetic Analysis for Crossing

Splash White Smoky Black X Paint Palomino

Wilson Chavioli Filho
Wilson Chavioli Filho Equine genetics enthusiast
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Genetic Analysis

Sire Splash White Smoky Black on dam Paint Palomino

In this article, we will explore the genetic possibilities of coat colors for the crossing between a stallion Splash White Smoky Black and a mare Paint Palomino. Equine genetics is a universe of combinations where dominant and recessive alleles determine the final coat of each individual.

On one side, we have the stallion Splash White Smoky Black. Genetically, it presents the base genotype E/_ a/a Cr/n Sw2/n. The gene (Sw1) acts on the base coat color and imparts well-defined white markings, mainly on the face and limbs. Many individuals inherit blue eyes. This coat is based on Smoky Black.

On the other side, the mare Paint Palomino contributes with its genetics based on e/e Cr/n To/n. The (To) gene acts on the base coat forming large, well-defined white patches across the body and legs. Many cases also inherit blue eyes. This coat is based on Palomino.

Quando combinamos esses códigos genéticos, criamos uma matriz de probabilidades. É importante lembrar que o resultado visual (fenótipo) muitas vezes esconde genes recessivos que podem pular uma geração.

The Genotypes Involved

For a horse to have the coat Splash White Smoky Black. it carries specific gene combinations. The possible genotypes for the sire include variants such as: E/e a/a Cr/n Sw2/n, E/e a/a Cr/n Sw2/Sw2, E/E a/a Cr/n Sw2/n, E/E a/a Cr/n Sw2/Sw2.

As for the dam, being Paint Palomino, may present in its DNA the alleles: e/e A/A Cr/n To/n, e/e A/A Cr/n To/To, e/e A/a Cr/n To/n, e/e A/a Cr/n To/To, e/e a/a Cr/n To/n, e/e a/a Cr/n To/To.

Understanding the Alleles

To understand the result of this crossing, note the gene sets at play:

Calculated Probabilities

Being the sire Splash White Smoky Black with genotype (E/e a/a Cr/n Sw2/n), it transmits the (E) allele (black factor) to 50% and the (e) allele (red factor) to the other 50% and transmits the (a) allele to 100% of offspring, allowing black to spread in homozygosis (if Extension is present) and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Cream dilution allele (Cr) and tem 50% de chance de transmitir o alelo Splash White (Sw2).

Being the sire Splash White Smoky Black with genotype (E/e a/a Cr/n Sw2/Sw2), it transmits the (E) allele (black factor) to 50% and the (e) allele (red factor) to the other 50% and transmits the (a) allele to 100% of offspring, allowing black to spread in homozygosis (if Extension is present) and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Cream dilution allele (Cr) and sempre transmite o alelo Splash White (Sw2).

Being the sire Splash White Smoky Black with genotype (E/E a/a Cr/n Sw2/n), it transmits the (E) allele to 100% of offspring, enabling black pigment production (eumelanin) and transmits the (a) allele to 100% of offspring, allowing black to spread in homozygosis (if Extension is present) and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Cream dilution allele (Cr) and tem 50% de chance de transmitir o alelo Splash White (Sw2).

Being the sire Splash White Smoky Black with genotype (E/E a/a Cr/n Sw2/Sw2), it transmits the (E) allele to 100% of offspring, enabling black pigment production (eumelanin) and transmits the (a) allele to 100% of offspring, allowing black to spread in homozygosis (if Extension is present) and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Cream dilution allele (Cr) and sempre transmite o alelo Splash White (Sw2).


Being the dam Paint Palomino with genotype (e/e A/A Cr/n To/n), it transmits the (e) allele to 100% of offspring, allowing only red pigment expression (phaeomelanin) and transmits the (A) allele to 100% of offspring, restricting black pigment to the extremities and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Cream dilution allele (Cr) and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Tobiano allele (To).

Being the dam Paint Palomino with genotype (e/e A/A Cr/n To/To), it transmits the (e) allele to 100% of offspring, allowing only red pigment expression (phaeomelanin) and transmits the (A) allele to 100% of offspring, restricting black pigment to the extremities and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Cream dilution allele (Cr) and always transmits the Tobiano allele (To).

Being the dam Paint Palomino with genotype (e/e A/a Cr/n To/n), it transmits the (e) allele to 100% of offspring, allowing only red pigment expression (phaeomelanin) and transmits the (A) allele (restriction) to 50% and the (a) allele (no restriction) to the other 50% and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Cream dilution allele (Cr) and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Tobiano allele (To).

Being the dam Paint Palomino with genotype (e/e A/a Cr/n To/To), it transmits the (e) allele to 100% of offspring, allowing only red pigment expression (phaeomelanin) and transmits the (A) allele (restriction) to 50% and the (a) allele (no restriction) to the other 50% and has a 50% chance of transmitting the Cream dilution allele (Cr) and always transmits the Tobiano allele (To).

Based on a standard scenario, the statistical chances for foals from this crossing are:

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