We performed 45 genetic trait tests on Crystal’s DNA.
First, we learned she’s a very good girl. But here’s what else we found.
Results
Coat Color & Type
Coat Color
10 Traits
We found 2 special coat color variants in Crystal’s DNA.
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Dominant Black
0 copies
No effect
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Fawn
0 copies
No effect
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Recessive Black
0 copies
No effect
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Recessive Red (e1)
0 copies
No effect
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Recessive Red (e2)
0 copies
No effect
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Recessive Red (e3)
0 copies
No effect
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Widow's Peak (Discovered in Ancient dogs)
0 copies
No effect
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Widow's Peak (Discovered in the Afghan Hound and Saluki)
0 copies
No effect
Color Modification
8 Traits
We found 1 special color modification variant in Crystal’s DNA.
Coat Patterns
4 Traits
We found 3 special coat pattern variants in Crystal’s DNA.
Coat Length and Curl
6 Traits
We found 1 special coat length or curl variant in Crystal’s DNA.
Hairlessness
3 Traits
Genetically, it’s unlikely Crystal is hairless.
Shedding
1 Trait
Bad news for your vacuum: Crystal is likely a heavy shedder.
More Coat Traits
3 Traits
Crystal doesn’t have any other genetic coat traits we tested.
Body Features
Head Shape
2 Traits
Crystal has the genes for an average to long snout.
Eye Color
1 Trait
Crystal likely has brown or amber eyes, although blue eyes can occur due to other variants (like Piebald or Merle).
Ears
1 Trait
Crystal has genes for more upright (or “prick”) ears.
Extra Toes
2 Traits
We found 1 special toe variant in Crystal’s DNA.
More Body Features
4 Traits
Crystal doesn’t have any other body feature traits we tested.
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