Question about colors being passed

[haygankk]

I am very new to this as I have only owned muts in the past. We are getting a gr puppy in about a month and a half (unborn litter of a friends) I was just wondering if a dark colored female can have light colored babies regardless of the fathers color. The owner of the mother seems to think it is possible. I just want to know what we could be looking at so I can prepare myslef for a very hard choice on top of very hard choices. Ie... color on top of personality and looks. lol Please help!!!

[Tahnee GR]

Very definitely can happen. It depends on the pedigree and background of both parents but dark can produce light and light can produce dark.

I always tell people that the first things to be concerned about are health-make sure the parents have all clearances (hips/elbows/eyes/heart), as well the grandparents, great-grandparents, etc. and that there is good longevity in the lines; temperament is important as well-both parents should be sweet and friendly, and the puppies should be well-socialized and friendly and outgoing. Once you get past those two items, you can start thinking about sex and color :) Typically, a puppy will grow up to match the color of its ears when young.

Linda
Tahnee Golden Retrievers

[haygankk]

we have all the clearances and both parents are healthy happy and loving. I was just wondering so like i said i can prepare myslef for the choice of a lifetime. lol thank you :reddogx

[Tahnee GR]

With the basics out of the way then, you will have fun making your choice. You and your puppy will find each other, you'll be surprised. :dogbark

Linda
Tahnee Golden Retrievers