brown-out

[FastDad]

i know that Pastells will brown out, but when will it start (age or weight)and when will it be finished?

[crusher]

not all pastels have to brown up NERD line lemon pastels actually get lighter as they age to an extent

[Spaniard]

It all depends on the genetic make up of the individual animal and the selective breeding put into the bloodlines by the breeder you bought your pastel from. There is no one answer for the questions above unfortunately.

[Gloryhound]

You won't know!

While genetics can give you some idea it has not been 100% correct in determining the answers to your questions. While the NERD lemon has one of the best records as far as brighter pastels go it still is not a 100% record. I've actually taken a liking to the blond lines of pastel as they seem to mature with the least amount of browning out. Granted they start being a little darker on the spectrum of pastels to begin with.

These are our 2 year old blond girl. Pictures don't really do her justice though!