CANINE COAT COLOR TEST
Malinois

CODE: C128

DNA TEST:
Presence of black-and-tan and sable colors.

BREED STANDARDS FOR COAT & NOSE COLORS:
The Belgian Shepherd that is shorthaired is the Malinois. The Laekenois is wirehaired. The longhaired Belgian Shepherds occur in two color varieties with separate names. The Tervuren are sable colored dogs and the Groenendael are black. Malinois are typically either a^ya^y or a^ya. Therefore, if two dogs that are both a^ya are mated together, some black pups could occur. Sable in Malinois is used to denote a predominance of reddish hairs with occasional solid black hairs interspersed. The number of black hairs can vary tremendously, probably under the control of another gene which has not been determined yet. The shade of red can also vary from cream to deep red. This is under the control of yet another gene which we are still searching for. Note that another allele, at, also occasionally occurs in Malinois and this allele, when homozygous, causes black-and-tan which is a disallowed color in most countries. DNA testing to detect the presence of the a or at allele in dogs that are sable, allows breeders to better predict the colors of pups from particular matings. (Note that Groenendael can be black from the genotype "aa", which is recessive to sable or from another gene with a dominant genotype). All Malinois have a melanistic mask and are therefore E^mE^m.

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SAMPLES:
Two types of samples can be submitted for this DNA test:
- A blood sample in a lavender (EDTA) tube;
- Cheek swabs
- Order a Sample Collection Kit!

PRICE:
- $65.00 *
Special contract prices are available for Breeder Clubs. Please contact us for more information.

* - subject to the applicable taxes (5% GST Canadian Residents only)

TEST RESULTS:
Test results are usually available in 10 business days from the moment the samples arrive at the laboratory. Test results can be reported by e-mail, fax, or by phone.

CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS:
HealthGene will provide a certificate for each test result.