Llama Color Genetics

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="046b85a3.jpg"> <div> <B>The High Sierra Llama Ranch</B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The High Sierra Llama Ranch"><U><B> H</B></U></A><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The High Sierra Llama Ranch"><U><B>ome</B></U></A><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The High Sierra Llama Ranch"><U><B> </B></U></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Amaze" ><B> </B></FONT><B>| </B><B>    </B><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Llamas for Sale"><U><B>Llamas for Sale</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Herdsires"><U><B>Herdsires</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id74.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Why Llamas!"><U><B>Why Llamas!</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Reference Sires"><U><B>Reference Sires</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Reference Dams"><U><B>Reference Dams</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><B>Llama Color Genetics</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><B>Contact Us</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Llama Inspired Jewelry/Show Awards"><U><B>Llama Inspired Jewelry/Show Awards</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><B>Links</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Llama Color Clinics"><U><B>Llama Color Clinics</B></U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="04707053.jpg"> <div> Don't forget to scroll to the bottom!</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0568c080.gif" border=0 width="140" height="8" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> In considering the color factor, do not let it dictate the ultimate breeding of your females unless the "color choice" male also fills the females conformation requirements in every other way. An outstanding llama, even though not your favorite color, will catch your eye and hold your attention because it is a good llama in every respect. </div> <div> <B>   No good llama is a bad color!</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0568c080.gif" border=0 width="140" height="8" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> WHEN PATTERNS COLLIDE!</div> <div> <IMG SRC="21cb4bf0.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="191" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> HS WIND'S CONFETTI</div> <div> Llamas can express several distinct patterns on one animal.</div> <div>  "Confetti" expresses several genetic phenotypes.  She is a calico, with inkspot paint patterns, appaloosa patterns,  dilute merle pattern and the mottling consistant with calico patterns.</div> <div> The inkspot paint pattern is most always confused for an appaloosa pattern!</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0568c080.gif" border=0 width="140" height="8" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="214ba160.jpg" border=0 width="186" height="278" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="2169d510.jpg" border=0 width="157" height="337" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>Llama Color Genetics</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Bangle" ><IMG SRC="1d436870.gif" border=0 width="54" height="135" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0d680280.gif" border=0 width="128" height="40" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>The Importance of a Breeding Plan, Color Aside.</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Planned Parenthood for Llamas"><U><B>The Importance of Ancestry, Planned Parenthood for Llamas</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>    </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B><IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></FONT><B> </B> The Importance of Heredity</div> <div>     <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B><IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#330066" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> </B></I></FONT>The Importance of Genetics</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#330066" FACE="Bangle" >    </FONT><I><B><IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></I><I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#330066" FACE="Bangle" >The Importance of Planning</FONT></div> <div> h</div> <div> <B>Color Genetics Outline</B></div> <bR> <div>    <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Introduction and Basic Genetics"><U><B> </B></U></A><A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Introduction and Basic Genetics"><U><B>I</B></U></A><A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Introduction and Basic Genetics"><U><B>ntroduction and Basic Genetics</B></U></A></div> <div>    <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Determining Base Color"><U><B> </B></U></A><A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Determining Base Color"><U><B>Determining</B></U></A><A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Determining Base Color"><U><B> </B></U></A><A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Determining Base Color"><U><B>Base Color (You Must Ignore the White!)</B></U></A></div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Black (Eumelanin)</div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Red (Phaeomelanin)</div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There is No <I><B>Genetic</B></I> White or Gray in Llamas!</div> <div>           * What Creates These Phenotypes</div> <div>    <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><B> </B><B>Distribution of Black Pigmented Fiber</B></div> <div> <B>       </B><IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Bay</div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Wild Bay</div> <bR> <div>    <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><B> </B><B>Pigment Dilutions</B></div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Creamello Dilution</div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Black Dilutions</div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>   <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Color Modifiers</B></div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Counter Shading</div> <bR> <div>   <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>White</B><B> </B><B>Patterns</B></div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Paints </div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Appaloosas</div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Roan</div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Mottling</div> <bR> <div>   <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Multi Color Patterns</B></div> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Merles</div> <div>            *Red Merle</div> <div>            *Black Merle</div> <bR> <div>        <IMG SRC="1d50a0c0.gif" border=0 width="10" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Calicos</div> <div>             *Paint Calico</div> <div>             *Black Calico</div> <bR> <div>    <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Multi Pattern</B></div> <bR> <div>         </div> <div>     <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Markings -~ White on the face and below the knees and hocks.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>   </B> <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <B>Eye Color </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div>     <IMG SRC="1d60f110.gif" border=0 width="15" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B> </B><A 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