Palomino
Palomino is a chestnut-based coat lightened by one copy of the cream gene.
Looks Like (Phenotype)
A golden or tan coat with a pale, cream or white mane and tail.
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Tip
Palomino lightens the body, not just the mane and tail. If the body remains chestnut but mane is pale, it is likely chestnut flaxen instead.
Palomino lightens the body, not just the mane and tail. If the body remains chestnut but mane is pale, it is likely chestnut flaxen instead.
Variations
Ranges from pale yellow to deep gold. Some develop light dapples.
Behind the Colour (Genotype)
One copy of the cream gene lightens the body colour but not fully. Since palomino is chestnut-based, the red pigment becomes golden while the mane and tail lighten up even more.
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e/e + CR/n