frame overo bay pearl dun
frame overo bai perle dun
in this cross
Description
Dilution of the bay coat by the Pearl gene, giving a light golden body with attenuated points. The effect is more subtle than on a chestnut base, producing a delicate, luminous coat.
Visual traits
Light golden body · Slightly attenuated points · Soft, luminous shade
Genetic basis
Extension E/-, Agouti A/-, Pearl nPrl — Pearl subtly dilutes the bay base.
The Dun gene dilutes the base coat and adds primitive wild-horse markings: a dorsal stripe along the spine, leg barring, and sometimes shoulder stripes.
The Frame Overo pattern adds irregular white patches to the base coat. Crossing two Frame horses is dangerous: 25% of foals will be homozygous O/O (OLWS) and will not survive.