In black-coloured individuals of different breeds, the hair appears gray (blue). In Rhodesian Ridgebacks, dilution is manifested by cream-coloured hair compared to traditional red wheaten. The inheritance is autosomal recessive.
Gene and tested mutations/variants
MLPH, c.-22G>A
Často kladené dotazy
Lionhound
The Lionhound is a young breed with roots in the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Where the Ridgeback requires the signature dorsal ridge—and excludes ridgeless dogs from breeding—the Lionhound shifts the emphasis to the whole dog rather than a crest of hair. In this breed, the ridge-causing mutation is neither valued nor maintained; over time it is to be bred out of the population. Lionhounds are intelligent, active, and strong-minded—dogs with real charisma. They are friendly and loyal to their families without being pushy. Elegant and agile, they make sporty companions who relish both physical activity and a close, cooperative bond with their people.
