Statistically speaking... If the sire isn't black-factored, you should get 50% sables and 50% black&tans. All will carry the black gene. If the sire is black-factored, you should get 50% sables and 50% solid blacks. As to the number of coats? Somewhere between 0 and 100%. I'd bet you'd get at least 1 coated pup. Regardless of color, I hope the litter will be 100% healthy. BTW, black-factored sables are awesome! (Of course, I'm saying this because I have one! <grin>) Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Allemande German Shepherd Dogs Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kate Syssoloff" <rockannand@xxxxxxx> To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 3:43 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] What do you think? All you genetic geniuses on colour.... What will the breakdown on my next litter be do you think? Dam is a solid black (out of 2 black & tans), bred to a sable (out of 1 black & tan and 1 sable). Both carry the coat factor. That's the quiz............ ~~~ I was amazed that all those colours could be in one litter. Kate ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================