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| Would you like to learn about Boston Terriers and all of their wondrous colors? If so, the links below will provide you with a step by step picture tutorial of the rainbow of naturally occurring/purebred colors within the breed. At the end of the tutorial, please take the time to have fun with our Color Quiz and see how much you've learned and decide whether or not you should study a little more. |
| Boston Terrier Colors Explained Lesson #1: Terminology The terminology lesson will give you definitions of terms used often when discussing canine coat color genetics. Lesson #2: K locus The K locus lesson will highlight the traditional, or standard, colors of the Boston Terrier to include: black, brindle, and seal. Lesson #3: B locus The B locus lesson will highlight the most commonly recognized nontraditional, or nonstandard, color of the Boston Terrier to include: red and chocolate. Lesson #4: A Locus The A locus lesson will highlight the fawn coloration of Boston Terriers with an explanation on the gene responsible for masking. Lesson #5: E Locus The E locus lesson will highlight the Boston Terriers who are sometimes confused with "cremellos" or albino Boston Terriers at birth: cream and honey. Lesson #6: D Locus The D locus lesson will highlight the Boston Terrier who posses the genes causing dilution of black and red to include: blue and lilac/champagne. Lesson #7: Hypothetical C Locus The hypothetical C locus will highlight the theory of the albinism gene. Lesson #8: Patterning (White Factor, Pointed/Tri) Patterning genes are those genes responsible for patterns like the traditional markings, white factoring which can cause splash patterns, and also the tri-color gene. Lesson #9: Blue Eyes/Mismarks The mismark page helps to define the term for those that are new to the varying facial markings of Boston Terriers that are not standard and have more white than color on the face. Lesson #10: Summary Do you think that you understand the above lessons? Before you take the quiz below first go over the summary to review the important materials contained in these lessons. QUIZ ME! Ready? Take the quiz by clicking the link above! Visit our interactive online community on Facebook at: Colored Boston Terriers on Facebook and don't forget to check out Boston Terriers of Color on Facebook |
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| Note: All of the Boston Terriers of Color pictured within these lesson pages are American Kennel Club (AKC) registered, most are double registered with United Canine Association (UCA) and are exhibited in UCA Conformation Classes, some even being CHAMPIONS. Also, most are health tested, BAER, CERF, OFA Patella, and JVC clear, non-carrier. Thank you. |
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| By the end of the tutorial you will be able to properly discern true coat colors of purebred Boston Terriers. For instance you will be able to take one look at a photo like the one below and know the correct genetic terminology for every coat color/pattern. |
| JAM PACKED with educational material, this tutorial will explain why different coat colors of Boston Terriers have different colors of pigment, like on their noses. |