Sex Linked Genes:

St - Almond

StF - Faded

BA - Ash-red

(+) blue-black (wild type)

b - Brown

d - Dilution

dp - pale

r -  reduced

Autosomal Pattern Genes

CT - T pattern

C - Check

(+) - bar (Wild type)

c - barless

Autosomal Color Modifying Genes

G - Grizzle

S - Spread

e - Recessive Red

o - Recessive Opal

Od - Dominant Opal

my - Milky

sy -  Smokey

In - Indigo

g - Gazzi

Many of these genes or factors can be combined to create your masterpiece. Those using genetic nomenclature, will use these symbols as a shortcut. Note that Capital letters represent dominant characteristics, while small case letters represent recessive genes.

Examples:

BAdr    -    dilute reduced ash red

StF//+    -    Heterzygous Faded Cock

The possibilities are endless and FUN!