Somatic Mutation Golden Retriever. Jan 4 2013 - Purebred Golden Retriever with mutation resulting in black spots. 2019-01-30 Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable.
Jan 4 2013 - Purebred Golden Retriever with mutation resulting in black spots. 2011-06-30 The black spot phenomenon happens in golden and yellow Labrador retrievers when dog experiences a somatic mutation that turns the ee to Ee. Ee is the genotype that produces the yellow to red coat color in golden retrievers and yellow Labs.
If a pigment somatic mutation takes place during the development of the embryo patches of another colour may appear on the animal.
Goldens are genetically black but look golden yellow to reddish due to their ee genes restricting the development of black pigment. Portuguese Water Dogs and Boxers also have an. Golden retrievers are born with a base black coat with a modifier gene that turns them golden. Ee is the genotype that produces the yellow to red coat color in golden retrievers and yellow Labs.
