[Jacob-list] crossbreeding

[Dan Carpenter]

Several sets of genes control color in sheep-including Jacobs.  Jacobs carry
the so-called dominant black gene which is (as the name implies) dominant.
Therefore, all-or at least the vast majority-of Jacob crosses will be black
(at least in the first generation).  The white aspect of Jacobs comes from a
spotting gene which is recessive.  Therefore, all Jacob crosses will be
solid in the first generation UNLESS the other parent happens to carry the
recessive spotted gene (which being recessive may not show up on said
parent.

 

-Dan

 

From: jacob-list-bounces at jacobsheep.com
[mailto:jacob-list-bounces at jacobsheep.com] On Behalf Of Jaci Siehl
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 2:59 PM
To: JacobList
Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] crossbreeding

 


Please someone let me know if I am correct on this or not....... I think
that the reason we get black (or very dark) F1 offspring is because a Jacob
is really a black sheep with white spots.........not just because black is
generally a dominate color.

Gary, am I correct in my thinking?

Jaci Siehl

Sugarpine Jacobs

530-538-9474

 

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