Malamute Coat Color Genetics
by Nichole Royer

Red Agouti
Genetics: A-bbclclD-Dom-E- (Agouti + Chinchilla-like dilute + Brown)
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Description:

Coat: Banded coat - dark bands brown.

Undercoat: White/off white

Legs and Face: White/off white

Facial Markings: May be dark enough to give the appearance of a full bar, however the color is always salt and pepper rather than solid.Markings on face often fade and can be much less extensive in adults, detectible only as rings around the eyes.

Pigment: Dark brown

Eyes: Amber

Notes: Can be difficult to tell from light red as an adult.

Newborn or Puppy: Born with a sooty or "dirty" looking face.

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