Great Dane Puppy Color Genetics: Blue Male x Fawnequin Female
Presented by Evelyn's Evergreen
Pairing Overview
This guide explains the expected coat colors, patterns, eye colors, and potential health considerations when breeding a Blue Great Dane male with tan point gene to a Fawnequin Great Dane female with heterochromia.
Genetic Basics
Graves - Sire (Blue Male with Tan Point Gene)
- Color: Blue (dd - dilution of black)
- Agouti: at/at or at/a (tan points)
- K locus: ky/ky (allows agouti expression)
- Merle: mm (non-merle)
Lilith - Dam (Fawnequin Female with Heterochromia)
- Color: Fawn base (Ay/Ay or Ay/at)
- Merle: Mm (merle gene present)
- Harlequin: Hh
- Eyes: Heterochromia (common in merles/harlequins)
Possible Puppy Outcomes
Coat TypeDescriptionFawnAy/at + mm, classic fawnFawnequinFawn + merle + harlequinBlue FawnFawn + blue dilutionBlue & Tanat/at + dd, Doberman-like color schemeMerleMerle mottling on dark baseMerle & TanTan points + merle patternHarlequinWhite base with dark merle patchesFawn w/ PointsSubtle tan markings on fawn
Eye Color Predictions
Coat TypeEye ColorChanceFawnBrownCommonFawnHeterochromiaRareBlue FawnBrownLikelyBlue FawnHeterochromiaRareMerleBlueCommonMerleHeterochromiaCommonHarlequinBlueCommonHarlequinHeterochromiaLikelyBlue & TanBrownLikelyMerle & TanHeterochromiaPossible
⚠️ Genetic Health Considerations
1. Merle Risks:
- The male is confirmed not merle, so there is no risk of double merle (MM).
- ~50% of puppies will inherit the merle gene from the dam.
2. Color Dilution Alopecia(Uncommon) (CDA):
- Common in blue dogs (dd)
- Leads to hair thinning, flaky skin
- Not fatal but requires care
Potential Combinations
Projected Puppy Combinations: Coat & Eye Color
- Agouti (Coat Base Color): Ay/at vs at/at
- Dilution (Blue Gene): All pups are Dd (blue carriers)
- Merle: 50% merle (Mm), 50% solid (mm)
What This Means for Your Puppy
- Your future Great Dane puppy may be fawn, blue fawn, merle, harlequin, or even blue & tan
- They may have brown, blue, or mismatched (heterochromatic) eyes
- All pups are unique and beautiful, but we ensure every pairing is made responsibly
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