Melanistic mask is inherited in several breeds as an autosomal dominant trait, and appears to be a fixed trait in a few breeds of dogs.
Is melanistic mask dominant or recessive?
Other Names:black mask coat color, E locus, Em locus, extension locus, melanistic mask coat colorAffected Genes:MC1RInheritance:Autosomal DominantMutation:chr5:63694464 (canFam3): G>ABreed(s):All Breeds
What is allele for melanistic mask?
The melanistic mask is caused by the M264V allele (known as EM) at the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) locus, also known as the extension locus.
What are some recessive colors for dogs?
Recessive red dog coat color is recessive in its own series, but dominant over other loci. Dominant black, sable, tan points, wolf grey, merle, and any other pattern with black in it will be turned to solid red by the recessive red gene. This is the main danger of the recessive red dog coat color gene, it masks a lot.
What is Eme dog DNA?
Description: MC1R, also known as the extension gene, controls production of pigment in melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that control the coloration of skin or fur. The dominant form of the gene, the "E" allele, allows the dog to produce eumelanin, which is a black pigment. This can appear either as E/e or E/E.
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