Dilutions
Dilution Genes
Dilution genes lighten or alter the base coat colour.
Cream (CR)
Cream is an incomplete dominant dilution. One copy creates a single dilute, while two copies create a double dilute.
Single Cream
| Base | Result |
|---|---|
| Chestnut | Palomino |
| Bay | Buckskin |
| Black | Smoky Black |
Palomino Buckskin Smokey Black
Double Cream
| Base | Result |
|---|---|
| Chestnut | Cremello |
| Bay | Perlino |
| Black | Smoky Cream |
Cremello Perlino Smokey Cream
Palomino Variations
Light Palomino Classic Palomino Dappled Palomino
Buckskin Variations
Light Buckskin Classic Buckskin Sooty Buckskin
Dun (D)
Dun lightens the body while leaving primitive markings visible. Primitive markings include dorsal stripes and leg "zebra stripes"
| Base | Result |
|---|---|
| Chestnut | Red Dun |
| Bay | Bay Dun |
| Black | Grulla |
Light Bay Dun Bay Dun
Grulla Red Dun
Primitive Markings
Primitive markings are controlled separately through:
- D
- nd1
- nd2
A horse may display primitive markings without being fully dun.
Champagne (CH)
Champagne dilutes both red and black pigment while creating lighter eyes and mottled skin.
| Base | Result |
|---|---|
| Chestnut | Gold Champagne |
| Bay | Amber Champagne |
| Black | Classic Champagne |
Gold Champagne Classic Champagne Amber Champagne