ArticleVeterinary sciences2026
Beyond Appearances: The Hidden Coat Diversity of the Sicilian Mastiff Revealed by Integrated Phenotypic and Genetic Analyses.
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Abstract
Coat colour is one of the most recognizable and traditionally selected traits in dog breeds. However, despite its apparent simplicity, it represents a biologically complex phenotype, shaped by the interaction of multiple genetic loci, modifier genes, and variable phenotypic expression, challenging standardized phenotypic classification. This study presents the first characterization of coat colour and texture in the Sicilian Mastiff, integrating pedigree records, photographic assessment, and genetic analyses. Breeder-declared pedigree coat colour was examined for 760 dogs to evaluate terminology and its consistency, while photographs from 197 individuals enabled standardized phenotypic classification. Fifty dogs, selected within a monitored subset, were genotyped for 40 coat-related variants using the MyDogDNA™ commercial test, with additional analysis of
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