EM Locus

This allele allows the agouti protein to bind some of the time and cause fawn/red pigment to be made on the body and the melanocyte stimulating hormone to bind on the face instead. Dogs that are black, brown or blue do not show their mask against their similar body color. The mask is inherited as a dominant trait.

Test Results:

Possible Genotypes:
E mE m – the dog is masked and has 2 copies of the dominant allele
E mE x – the dog is masked & has 1 dominant allele & 1 recessive allele
E xE x – the dog does not have a mask & has 2 recessive alleles

DNA marker tested – M264V

Your dog traits DNA test kit includes:

• Sterile DNA-collection swabs
• Complete instructions

Test options include:

• Shipped to me (US only): We will mail you a full kit that includes instructions and sample collection materials.
• DIY Kit: We will email you collection instructions. You will collect the sample using your own supplies and mail the sample back to our lab.