STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Genetics of coat color and pattern:
Here is a good link to the basics of color genetics in the Great Dane. http://www.dogstuff.info/ez_coat_color_genetics_great_dane_yousha.html
This link is also for color genetics but is a little more in depth and gives a good overview of the science behind the colors as well as ratios and percentages of what a litter will come out like based on parentage.
http://www.chromadane.com/standardcoat.htm
The AKC breed standard for color.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/great_dane/index.cfm
Description and codes through AKC for registering the color and markings of your puppy. It is very important to register the colors correctly so that we can keep a clear history of color in a bloodline.