Danielle_E.
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Marty, I find that so hard to believe. Who in their right mind would purposely breed for dwarves???? That is just pure stupidity.
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You are right Danielle....but that is exactly what Angelheart is saying. EACH individual horse carries two genes.I was under the impression, having read about human dwarfism that it has to do with two genes from each parent, meaning each parent has a set of genes so a total of 4 are in play. Now one of the genes could be the ones causing the problem, while the other not, That is why whenever i have researched it they always mention 25% chance, not 50% chance. And if this is correct that is what I was saying. You could have two parents each carrying a recessive gene but neither when mated contributing that gene to the foal which would mean the foal is not a carrier. I need to do some more readingbecause now i am totally confused OH!
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