Coat Color Calculator

The Coat Color Calculator helps users determine the coat color and pattern of an animal based on genetic input variables like base color, dilution gene, agouti gene, white spotting, and tabby pattern.

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How to Use the Coat Color Calculator

This step-by-step guide will help you navigate through the Coat Color Calculator to determine the possible outcomes of coat colors for your furry companions. Follow each section closely to ensure that you select the correct inputs and receive accurate results.

Step 1: Choosing the Base Color

Begin by selecting the base color for the coat. In the calculator interface, find the dropdown menu labeled Base Color. You have two options to choose from:

  • Black (B/B or B/b)
  • Brown (b/b)

Select the most appropriate choice based on the genetic information you have.

Step 2: Selecting the Dilution Gene

Next, identify the presence of the dilution gene by using the dropdown menu labeled Dilution Gene. Here are the options available:

  • Dense (D/D or D/d)
  • Dilute (d/d)

Make your selection based on the genetic traits you are analyzing.

Step 3: Determining the Agouti Gene

The agouti gene influences the pattern of the coat. Locate the dropdown labeled Agouti Gene and choose from the following options:

  • Solid (a/a)
  • Agouti (A/A or A/a)

Pick the choice that best matches your understanding of the genetic coding.

Step 4: Choosing White Spotting

White spotting can significantly impact the coat pattern. In the section labeled White Spotting, make a selection from these options:

  • No White (s/s)
  • Bicolor (S/s)
  • High White (S/S)

Select the option that aligns with the animal’s genetic markers.

Step 5: Selecting the Tabby Pattern

The final input involves deciding the tabby pattern through the dropdown named Tabby Pattern. Consider these choices:

  • Mackerel (Mc/Mc or Mc/mc)
  • Classic (mc/mc)
  • Spotted (Sp)
  • Ticked (Ta)

Choose the tabby pattern according to the genetic data available.

Step 6: Interpreting the Results

Once you’ve filled out each field, observe the result fields to understand the outcomes:

  • Base Color Result: Provides a simplified version of the base color selected.
  • Dilution Result: Displays any color dilution effects based on the genes chosen.
  • Pattern Result: Combines the outcomes of agouti, base color, and tabby to deliver a potential pattern.
  • Final Color Pattern: Shows the complete expression of the coat color pattern, including white spotting influences if applicable.

Review these results to gain insights into the potential coat outcomes based on the genetic inputs!