Pearl Horse Color – Authentic

Introduced via Iberian ancestors; sometimes called the "Barlink factor."

Historically referred to as the "Cruzao" factor before genetic testing. pearl horse color

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 For breeders and color enthusiasts, pearl is a fascinating gem. It’s most common in Spanish and Lusitano breeds but can appear in others. It’s easily missed because single-copy pearl (heterozygous) on a bay or black base may show only subtle lightening — often just a slightly brighter or pinkish tint. The magic happens when homozygous (two copies) or combined with cream. Introduced via Iberian ancestors

The pearl gene is located on the same locus as the cream dilution gene. Because of this proximity, they interact through a mechanism called compound heterozygosity. pearl horse color

The Pearl Horse Color: Genetics, Characteristics, and Breeds