Coat colour, dark red
Also known as: Dark Red Coat Colour · Intensity Locus · I-Locus · Pheomelanin Intensity · Dunkelrote Fellfarbe · …
Overview
What it is
This genetic variant influences the integumentary system, which includes the skin and hair, by regulating the intensity of pheomelanin, the pigment responsible for red coloration. It causes the pigment to develop into a deep, dark red shade instead of a lighter yellow or gold. This is a completely natural, aesthetic variation that has no impact on the dog's physical health.
How it presents
An owner will notice a deep red or chestnut-colored coat present from birth. This coloration is purely visual and does not cause any skin irritation, hair loss, or other physical symptoms.
Treatment
No medical treatment or therapy is required, as this is a healthy and normal color variation. There are no associated veterinary costs, resulting in a lifetime treatment cost of 0 EUR.
How it's tested
Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Labogen-Panel)
Primary testDNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Labogen / Laboklin) — bündelt alle relevanten Erbkrankheiten der Rasse in einem Test.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
I-Lokus (Phäomelanin-Verdünnung) DNA-Test(I-Lokus)
Primary testDNA testDer DNA-Test analysiert das KITLG-Gen auf die spezifische Variante, die für die Aufhellung des roten Pigments (Phäomelanin) im Hundefell verantwortlich ist.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Feragen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Feragen, Österreich) — gleiches Konzept wie Labogen.
Issuing body: Feragen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Embark Breed + Health Panel(Embark)
DNA testUS-Anbieter; 250+ genetische Erkrankungen + Abstammung. Anerkennung in DE/AT variiert je nach VDH-Verein.
Issuing body: Embark
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
MyDogDNA Panel(MyDogDNA)
DNA testGenoscoper-basiertes Panel (Mars Petcare). 200+ Erkrankungen + Rassenkomposition.
Issuing body: MyDogDNA
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Coat colour, dark red?
This genetic variant influences the integumentary system, which includes the skin and hair, by regulating the intensity of pheomelanin, the pigment responsible for red coloration. It causes the pigment to develop into a deep, dark red shade instead of a lighter yellow or gold. This is a completely natural, aesthetic variation that has no impact on the dog's physical health.
How is Coat colour, dark red tested?
Tests currently in our database: Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), I-Lokus (Phäomelanin-Verdünnung) DNA-Test, Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Embark Breed + Health Panel, MyDogDNA Panel.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.