Panda white spotting

This describes a genetic trait in dogs known as the panda white spotting, caused by a dominant autosomal mutation affecting skin pigmentation.

• The description claims that this trait can range from small white spots to completely white animals.
• The description claims that the gene KIT mutation governs the dominant spotting phenotype in German Shepherds.
• The description claims that while heterozygous affected dogs may not have health issues related to this trait, homozygous affected dogs die in utero.