Furry Fun Fact of the Day: Understanding dog coat colour

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Furry Fun Fact of the Day: Understanding dog coat colour

Welcome, fellow pet enthusiasts, to the Furry Fun Fact of the Day!

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Pets can do all sorts of crazy – and wonderful – things, can’t they? We bet you discover new things about them daily.

Have you ever heard of a singing dog for example?

Join The South African website as we set out to learn fascinating – and often humourous – fun facts that set our pets apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.

Discover things about these bundles of joy that will leave you chuckling and wondering if they’re not little humans in disguise!

Understanding dog coat colour

Did you know that a dog’s unique coat color can be influenced by a complex mix of genes, similar to human hair color? These genes determine the production of pigments like eumelanin (black or brown) and pheomelanin (red or yellow), resulting in the wide range of colors and patterns we see in dogs, from solid black to striking merle

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There’s a quiz with a cash prize that has your pet’s name on it.

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Artificial Intelligence assisted in compiling this article.