DNA Tests for Dam & Sire

• B is the factor for black; it is dominant over b, the red factor. 
• D is the ‘non-dilution’ factor; it is dominant over the dilution factor, d.

Dd (dilution carrier) or DD (non dilution/ no dilution carrier)

BB - Black (with rust-colored markings) (non-red color carrier)

Bb - Black (with rust-colored markings) (Red color carrier)

bb - Red (various shades of red-brown with rust markings) (non-Black color carrier)

dd (dilution)

BB - Blue (actually gray, with rust markings) (non-red color carrier)

Bb - Blue (actually gray, with rust markings) (Red color carrier)

bb - Fawn (called “Isabella;” with rust markings) (non-Black color carrier)

DOBERMAN PINSCHER COLOR INHERITANCE CHART

BBDd (Black) (non-red color carrier) (dilution carrier)

There is a 25% chance of Black Rust Puppies. 

BbDd (Black) (Red color carrier) (dilution carrier) 

There is a 50% chance of Black Rust Puppies. 

BBdd (Blue) (non-red color carrier) (dilution carrier) 

There is a 25% chance of Blue Rust Puppies. 

Bbdd (Blue) (Red color carrier) (dilution carrier) 

There is a 25% chance of Blue Rust Puppies.