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3 unusual facts about Dun gene


Equine coat color

Dun: Yellowish or tan coat with primitive markings, sometimes called "dun factors": a darker-colored mane and tail, a dorsal stripe along the back and occasionally faint horizontal zebra stripings on the upper legs and a possible transverse stripe across the withers.

Palomino

Dun horses have a tan body with a darker mane and tail plus primitive markings such as a dorsal stripe down the spine and horizontal striping on the upper back of the forearm.

Pintabian

Pintabian horses may also display Sabino or Overo characteristics and be of any base color including Dun, Gray and Cream.



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