Testing for Base Coat Color and Color Patterns in Alpacas - Painter Test
The so called "Painter-Test" will be offered by the University of Tuebingen by spring 2026. This test is conducted by sequencing method and goes beyond the previous testing for base coat color and Classic Grey.
This Painter-Test includes:
- Base colors MC1R and ASIP plus markers that explain the color intensity of the base color
- Classic Grey
- White Spot
- Roan
- Spotting
- Appaloosa
- Spots
Samples and Sample Collection
Sample material for DNA analysis is collected using a blood card or EDTA blood. EDTA blood has to be shipped instantly because it has to be frozen within 3 days after collection.
If you are interested in this comprehensive testing, please, contact
Andrea Rohrer
E-Mail alpaca-academy-eu@gmx.de
Phone +49 (0)173-3289259
Alpaca breeders who have tested their animals
List of farms that have conducted color gene tests or participated in the European study on the color genetics of alpacas (marked ***) and have a complete color gene profile including color samples of their breeding animals.