Mary Allen
Introduction: What is a Pink Pit Bull?
A pit bull with a pink appearance is one whose coat, skin, or nose appears to have a reddish or pinkish hue. This coloration is not the breed standard for pit bulls, as their coat colors vary from black, brown, fawn, brindle, and blue. The pink appearance can be a result of several factors, including genetics, dilution genes, albinism, skin disorders, sunburn, allergies, infections, or hormonal imbalances.
Genetics: Understanding the Inheritance of Coat Color in Pit Bulls
The color of a pit bull’s coat is determined by its genetics, specifically the genes that regulate pigmentation. A pit bull can inherit different combinations of genes from its parents, which can result in a variety of coat colors. The dominant gene responsible for black or brown coat color is the B gene, while the recessive gene responsible for fawn or blue coat color is the b gene. Brindle is a result of a combination of these genes. However, the pink appearance is not a result of these genes alone, but rather from dilution genes or other factors.