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dwarf genetics question

crocman6594 Feb 27, 2009 12:42 PM

im starting to get into dwarfs, and im not the kind to get all exited over genetics. when you breed two dwarfs together, what is the ratio of dwarfs to super dwarfs. thanks
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Replies (3)

dyn Feb 27, 2009 03:40 PM

dwarf isnt a morph its a more of a trait from living on certain islands

you cant produce super dwarfs with dwarfs like you can get super tigers with tigers.

super dwarf refers to retics from certain islands that usually stay under 8 feet or so. dwarfs are usually 10-15 feet.

reticguy76 Feb 27, 2009 07:25 PM

retic dwarfism is a locale thing pretty much. mainland x mainland =mainland. mainland x dwarf is 50% mainland/50% dwarf not very much visual size difference at all. dwarf x dwarf =dwarves. superdwarf x dwarf = 50% dwarf/50% superdwarf (bigger than superdwarf, but usually smaller than dwarf). superdwarf x superdwarf =superdwarf. keep in mind some of the size is dependent on specific genetics and which is mom and which dad, when mixing any of the 3 sizes. also mainland x superdwarf =dwarf, pretty much, but again depends on which parent is which
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crocman6594 Feb 28, 2009 01:39 AM

thanks guys, im getting into the retic buisness and i heard that dwarfs are a great place to start because they're hot on the market.

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