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The body color of a red dun horse can have various shades, but as a rule it is lighter than in standard chestnut horses (Photo 37). Primitive markings are of red color. Often the head is darker than the body, showing a mask or cobwebbing. The lower legs, mane, and tail are also darker than the body. The skin and hooves are pigmented.

Dark red duns are almost indistinguishable from ordinary chestnut horses in terms of body color, but they will have noticeable primitive markings. Light red duns are almost yellow or sand color and resemble palominos (see p. 19). This color is common in the Norwegian Fjord breed (Photo 38). In 2013, Russian scientist Tatyana Zubkova found examples of light red duns in two breeds where it was not previously considered present: the Budyonny and Russian Don. Their colors were confirmed by DNA analysis.