Pangare
Lighter, mealy zones on the muzzle, belly, flanks and behind the elbows.
What does this colour look like?
Cream to light-brown mealy zones on muzzle, around the eyes, belly, groin and inner legs. Typical of, e.g., the Exmoor pony and many primitive types.
- Body
- base colour with light zones below
- Legs
- lighter inner side
- Skin
- dark
- Eyes
- brown
How does this colour arise?
Pangare lightens the soft parts (muzzle, belly), like flour.
More about the genetics
Pangare (mealy) is a primitive modifier that lightens the underside and muzzle. Heritable but not determined by a commercial test.
What is this colour often confused with?
- Chestnut
A chestnut is reddish-brown, with mane and tail the same shade or lighter, never black.
Which breeds show this colour?
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Sources: Sponenberg, D.P. & Bellone, R.R. (Wiley-Blackwell).