~*Midnight Moon*~
Well-Known Member
As some of you may know I breed and show a few different breeds. I have just recently purchased a pair of Silver Martens both black in color with the proper markings for show and breeding to add to my lines.
Awhile back I bred them for the first time and when the babies arrived I was shocked to see what was awaiting me in the nest. The doe (Casanova) gave birth to 1 black, 3 chocolate, and 2 pure white babies.
Now I have done my research and I know just as every other Silver Marten owner they do not come in white.
My question: Is it actually possible for them to be born all white by accident because of their lighter colored markings on the stomach, around the eyes, and behind the ears. Or my worst fear, does one of the parents carry the dilute gene?
any ides?
Thanks!
Desi =]
Awhile back I bred them for the first time and when the babies arrived I was shocked to see what was awaiting me in the nest. The doe (Casanova) gave birth to 1 black, 3 chocolate, and 2 pure white babies.
Now I have done my research and I know just as every other Silver Marten owner they do not come in white.
My question: Is it actually possible for them to be born all white by accident because of their lighter colored markings on the stomach, around the eyes, and behind the ears. Or my worst fear, does one of the parents carry the dilute gene?
any ides?
Thanks!
Desi =]