Equine coat
Discover horse breeds that can have a Cream / Cremello / Perlino coat. This page gathers available profiles, examples of related breeds and useful information to better understand this coat colour.
The Cream / Cremello / Perlino coat: Very pale coat, white mane/tail, pink skin, blue/light eyes.
Horse coat colors depend on genetics, but also on visible traits such as mane color, lower legs, skin tone, and the presence of markings or patterns. The same coat color can therefore vary from one individual to another.
Family: Double cream dilution
Basic genetics: Two copies of the cream gene create very pale coats, often with pink skin and light eyes.
Not to be confused with: Cremello comes from a chestnut base, perlino from a bay base.
Browse breed profiles where this coat colour is present or mentioned.
Strength, gentleness, and a remarkable coat: discover the history and characteristics of the American Cream Draft, an iconic American horse breed.
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The Quarter Horse is the ultimate American horse, famous for its power, sprinting speed, and exceptional versatility.
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Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.
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Discover the Colorado Ranger, an American horse known for its versatility, strength, and the refined elegance inherited from its Arabian and Quarter Horse ancestry.
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Discover the Tennessee Walking Horse, an American breed renowned for its smooth gaits, natural elegance, and calm temperament.
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