He is the first one I have seen, I know they are out there but a first for me. How rare are they and if I want to breed him does it have to be to a tri-color or black and white or will we get a fatal white if we breed to another red if I found one?? I'm not a first time dog owner or first with a border collie so I do know the responsibilites of puppies and pet care. I just wanted to know if anyone could help on this issue.
2007-05-16 11:48:11 · 5 answers · asked by texasnascarcowgirl 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thanks for all your answers..he is not a merle. just red and white.
2007-05-17 04:40:28 · update #1
No red is not rare, But is a recessive color so to get red, If your dog is a red merle then you would need a Tri or solid mate that carries the red genes, or is red themselves.. if your dog was a tri or solid red, then you can use a merle mate either blue that carries the red color or red merle
The color genetics and acceptable colors are the same in aussies as BC and here is a extensive article for you to review http://www.ashgi.org/articles/color_coat_pattern_inheritance.htm
You only get letal whites when you breed merle to merles, so if your dog is a merle do not use a merle mate.. NO leathal or fatal white puppies it is that simple..
Deafness, other than lethal white,
You can have problems with excessive white and deaf puppies if you breed 2 dogs with too much white or carry the extra white in their genes..They are deaf like double merles or fatal white puppies,, but only suffer the deafness due to the amount of white, where a fatal white puppy has both hearing and eye issues(blind)
BC can come in black, red, blue merle, red merle, with or without white and tan markings..occasionaly you see dilute colors, yellow and sable.. But these colors are NOT aceptable due to several health concerns so ARE NOT rare or valuable.. Just incorrect,, and should not be bred..
each of the accepted colors are equal and not more rare or valuable.. But with red because it is recessive to black, is not seen quite as often.. that is all,,
what makes a dog esp a working breed like a BC valuable is the dogs working insticts, proven ability and health clearances.. NOT its color..
Amanda
2007-05-17 01:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lot of red BC's in agility so can't be THAT rare. Then you need to check, some rare colors are rare because they are not considered desirable so breeding one is not considered good. The letal white is from a merle/merle mating so next question is he a red or a red merle?...
PS Black is dominate so a red/black mating will produce all black pups unless the black has red relatives (and then its still partly chance will be some blacks...)
2007-05-16 21:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, 1st off below is very true. 2nd off- please do not breed just to breed and make a few bucks off of some really cute puppies. It is in the best intrest for the quality of the breed to keep it to Professional breeders only. So many dog are homeless and uncared for by over population. It is not always the breeders fault for this- but due to not having proper paper work when selling or selling to young, not reqiuring a spay/ neuture upon sale casues many problems. Enjoy your dog and love it to the fullest. If your ready for a second pet- then buy one to care for as well. I highly advise do not become a "backyard breeder" if you are not fully educated first. All my best!
2007-05-16 12:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 05:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by barksdale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on alot of veribles 1. is what color are the parents 2. what color is the male and his parents 3. are there any other colors in either parents lines and how close to the dog you actually have
with all of that what ever is in eithers back ground that color could show up when breed
2007-05-16 11:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by roses89129 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋