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Coat Color Calculators Miniature Donkey

Miniature Donkey Coat Color Calculator

Estimate foal coat colors for miniature donkeys based on Extension, Dun, Agouti, and Brown genetics.

Genetics
Extension Controls black pigment
Dun Dilution + primitive markings
Dominant White Autosomal dominant white patterning
Brown Brown coloration
Light Points NLP/NLP = no light points
Roan Rn/Rn
Genetics
Extension Controls black pigment
Dun Dilution + primitive markings
Dominant White Autosomal dominant white patterning
Brown Brown coloration
Light Points NLP/NLP = no light points
Roan Rn/Rn

Genetics Guide

Donkey colors are determined by Extension, Dun, Agouti, and Brown genes.

Red Factor (Extension)

Controls the base color to start as black or red.

  • ed Recessive red; ed/ed = red/sorrel only.
  • Ed Produces black-based pigment.

Dun

Softens the base color.

  • d No dun effect; full intensity.
  • D Dun dilution with dorsal stripe, shoulder cross, and leg barring.

Dominant White and White Spotting

Ranges from white spots to nearly all white coats.

  • N No white patterning detected.
  • Ws White Spotted.
  • W Dominant White.

Brown

Controls brown coloration intensity.

  • br No brown effect.
  • Br Br/br = brown; Br/Br = chocolate/dark brown.

No Light Points

Controls pale muzzle/eye rings, belly, and inner legs.

  • lp Standard light points.
  • NLP Removes light points.

Roan

White hairs interspersed throughout coat.

  • Rn Roan patterning.
  • rn No roan.

Genetic data referenced from UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory.