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Rabbit Color Calculator

Predict rabbit offspring coat colors using genetic breeding analysis and color inheritance patterns

Rabbit Genetics Calculator

Sire (Male) Genetics

A Gene (Agouti (Hair Pattern))

B Gene (Brown)

C Gene (Color (Albino Series))

D Gene (Dilution)

E Gene (Extension)

Sire Genotype: AA BB CC DD EE

Dam (Female) Genetics

A Gene (Agouti (Hair Pattern))

B Gene (Brown)

C Gene (Color (Albino Series))

D Gene (Dilution)

E Gene (Extension)

Dam Genotype: aa BB CC DD EE

Offspring Color Predictions

Chestnut Agouti

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Possible Genotypes:

A_ BB CC DD EEA_ BB CC DD EEA_ BB CC DD EE+13 more

Genetic Analysis: Based on Mendelian inheritance patterns using five main gene groups (A, B, C, D, E)

Note: Actual results may vary due to additional modifier genes and environmental factors

Dominance Order: A > at > a, B > b, C > cchd > cchl > ch > c, D > d, E > e

Example Breeding Cross

Chestnut Agouti × Black Self Cross

Sire (Chestnut Agouti): A_ B_ C_ D_ E_

Dam (Black Self): aa B_ C_ D_ E_

Cross Type: Agouti pattern × Self color

Expected Offspring

50% Agouti patterns: Chestnut, Chinchilla variations

50% Self colors: Black, Blue (if dilute gene present)

Genetic principle: Agouti (A) dominant over self (aa)

Additional variations: Depend on C gene alleles

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Rabbit Color Genes

A - Agouti (Hair Pattern)

AAgouti (banded hair shaft)

atTan markings

aSolid colored (self)

B - Brown

BBlack pigment

bBrown/chocolate pigment

C - Color (Albino Series)

CComplete color

cchdChinchilla (dense)

cchlSable (light)

chHimalayan

cAlbino (red-eyed white)

D - Dilution

DFull color density

dDiluted color

E - Extension

EFull extension

eNon-extension (tort)

Common Rabbit Colors

Black Selfaa B_ C_ D_ E_

Chocolateaa bb C_ D_ E_

Blueaa B_ C_ dd E_

Lilacaa bb C_ dd E_

ChestnutA_ B_ C_ D_ E_

ChinchillaA_ B_ cchd_ D_ E_

Note: _ indicates the second allele can be dominant or recessive. Actual colors may vary with additional modifier genes.

Understanding Rabbit Color Genetics

Basic Genetic Principles

Rabbit coat color is determined by five main gene groups (A, B, C, D, E) that interact through dominant and recessive inheritance patterns. Each rabbit inherits one allele from each parent for every gene.

Gene Functions

•A Gene: Controls hair banding patterns (agouti vs solid)
•B Gene: Determines black vs brown pigmentation
•C Gene: Controls color intensity and distribution
•D Gene: Affects color density (dilution)
•E Gene: Controls pigment extension

Dominance Hierarchy

A gene: A (agouti) > at (tan) > a (self)

B gene: B (black) > b (brown)

C gene: C > cchd > cchl > ch > c (albino)

D gene: D (dense) > d (dilute)

E gene: E (extension) > e (non-extension)

Breeding Applications

Color prediction: Plan breeding programs effectively
Hidden genes: Identify carriers of recessive traits
Breeding goals: Achieve specific color outcomes
Genetic diversity: Maintain healthy breeding populations

Important: This calculator covers the main color genes. Additional modifier genes can influence final appearance.