Greater Red Zeboo - Female Dd

The Greater Red Zeboo : Female
Plains Zebra x Red Kangaroo
(Standard Agouti Coloration)

Introduction
The Greater Red Zeboo, once called the Reins Zeboo until classified further, is the largest and most colorful of the Zeboo sub-species. Black stripes in females differ from those of males, and are limited to half way down their back. Females of this species are also smaller then males, reaching an average of 15.2hh.

Striped Pattern
It is not common to find Zeboo which lack counter-shaded stripes, however some do exist. It is more common to find Barred Zeboo, which has wide red/brown stripes that fade into the coat. Shadow Stripes are unique to Plains Zebra crosses, and these can usually be seen on the back end between the main bars. Some times these stripes do not appear till the Zeboo is mature, but usually it is noticeable after the first shedding. The Greater Red Zeboo may also come with black Bands on the tail. We call this patterned Banded, and it is highly desired. Zeboo that are Banded will usually have that description in their color, for instance the Zeboo seen here would be called a Banded Greater Red.

The Dilution Gene
The Dilution gene in Zeboo is not like that of the Cream gene seen in horses. Where as Cream is on the C-Locus, this locus is responsible for Albino in the Zeboo. So instead researchers believe that there is another dilution gene, which they have labeled as D for Dilution. This is a recessive gene, so that means that DD horses are not carriers of the Dilution. Typically carriers of recessive dilutions do not show signs of being diluted. However in some species of animals (such as rats) this has been shown not to be the case all the time. As such Dd Zeboo appear to have chocolate body stripes instead of the typical black. These may not be noticed at birth as many Zeboo are born with brown stripes which darken with age. However if the stripes do not turn black after the first shedding, then your Zeboo is most likely Chocolate.

Genetics of the Greater Red Zeboo
The genetics behind this species of Zeboo work differently then that of horses (though Thoroughbreds have been used in some breeding programs). Where as most equine genes are dominate, many genes in the Zeboo act as recessives.

S- : solid (no shadow stripes or bars)
SS : shadow stripes and bars
Ss : only bars
ss : only shadow stripes
bb : black banded
Bb : carries black bands
BB : not black banded
DD : non-dilute
Dd : chocolate
dd : cream

Agouti and Extension Genes
Aa/ee : Light Red
AA/ee : Light Red
Aa/ee : Light Red
Aa/Ee : Dark Red*
AA/Ee : Darker Red
aa/Ee : Chocolate Red
Aa/EE : Dark Red
AA/EE : Dark Red
aa/EE : Black

*Most common Greater Red Zeboo color is Dark Red (Aa/Ee)

Chocolate and Agouti
The common Greater Red Zeboo is Aa/Ee (Dark Red in color). However in the presence of Dd, their red body turns lighter and appears faded.

Other Breeds : Info is a Work in Progress
Greater Red Zeboo Male

Agouti
Chocolate
Cream

Greater Red Zeboo Female

Agouti
Chocolate
Cream

Lesser Red Zeboo Female (Different Color then the Greater Red)
Western Grey Zeboo Male
Western Grey Zeboo Female
Eastern Grey Zeboo Male
Eastern Grey Zeboo Female
Western Red Zeboo Male
Western Red Zeboo Female
Eastern Red Zeboo Male
Eastern Red Zeboo Female
Eastern x Western Grey Crosses
Mutations to Avoid
Complete List of Genetics
Subspecies – Mountain Zeboo
Subspecies – Grevy’s Zeboo