Malamute Coat Color Genetics
by Nichole Royer

Seal Sable
Genetics: atatB-Cl-D-domdomE- (Tan Point + Domino)
This page was last updated: October 15, 2008
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Description:

Coat: May appear black from a distance however most have a white/beige/cream/tan/peach/red band at the base of the coat. Very dark individuals may be missing the white band.

Undercoat: Usually beige/cream/tan/peach/red, however may be black/gray along topline and in very dark individuals.

Legs and Face: White/off white/peach

Facial Markings: Always crisp and clear cut includes a full bar (except in individuals with additional white spotting) that appears solid in color on the face.

Pigment: Black

Eyes: Brown

Notes: Never has the extreme masking seen on Black and White dogs.

Newborn or Puppy: Born with crisp facial markings/masking and large white eyebrows.

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