Thanks so much for your response. These were the same concerns that I had. They just seem at odds with one another, two similar yet completely different styles. Think I’ll keep them separate.
Fascinating! Thanks to all who responded. This is complicated and I’m finally feeling as though I can wrap my brain around it!
Definitely White ear genetics in place as the sire is White eared. Heavy Vienna lines as well. I hadn’t realized how much roaning there would be with the White ears. So...
Oh I definitely have to find the time to research this more thoroughly! Thank you for your assistance!
I was confused by the internet again. Light steel is the color that people have called this on websites. They are continental Giants.
Okay, so I am not seeing any ej in the pedigree. However...
Hello everyone! I’m new to steel genetics and have some questions about it.
Is the kit in the foreground light steel? What is the genotype for this color?
She’s completely black except for her nose tip and inside her nostrils. Maybe it looks tan because it is mucous membranes? I’ll try to get some better photos in natural daylight.