Would you consider this a moonspot?

Hmm, I kinda don't think so. But I'm not too sure. @CountyLineAcres this is a hard one

I’m not sure either. I want to say it is but at the same time, no. CountyLineAcres will have to help on this one.

I see what you mean. That’s a tough one. I personally would say it’s not a moonspot. I could be wrong. Nonetheless, I usually err on the side of caution with moonspots, as it could be disappointing to a buyer.

I’m assuming a parent had moonspots?

CountyLineAcres said:

I see what you mean. That’s a tough one. I personally would say it’s not a moonspot. I could be wrong. Nonetheless, I usually err on the side of caution with moonspots, as it could be disappointing to a buyer.

I’m assuming a parent had moonspots?

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Actually neither parent has moonspots but both are from heavily moonspotted genetics.

mariella said:

Actually neither parent has moonspots but both are from heavily moonspotted genetics.

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Pretty sure for the kid to have moonspots one of the parents must have a moonspot. Even if it's teeny tiny and you don't even know it's there.

Lil Boogie is right! Moonspots are dominant, so they must have them to throw them. Pedigrees can be useful, but it can take just one generation to remove a dominant gene.

That being said, moonspots can be as small as a few hairs. It can be hard to always find them. With the information given, I would say it’s not a moonspot. Only way to know for certain is to breed him to a goat with no moonspots or moonspotted genetics and see what you get.

Maybe someday we will get genetic testing lol.