The Banded gene is a pattern gene that was first reported in 1957. [1] The Banded gene is a very basic dominant gene that creates a White Band across the Hamsters body behind the elbows to the front of the knees. It also makes the entire belly solid white. [2]
Breeding note for Banded
Because of the Banded gene making the belly completely white, it is ill advised to breed the Banded genes together or to any other gene that causes a white belly (Dom Spot, etc.) the reasoning for this is because you cannot see whether the "Wh" gene is present. The only time you should breed any two hamsters together that have a white belly is if you have a Pedigree in which you can see if the Wh gene would be present. [2]
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References
[1] Logsdail, C., Logsdail, P. and Hovers, K. (2002). Hamsterlopaedia. Surrey [England]: Ringpress, p.137.
[2] Midlands Hamster Club - Banded
[2] Midlands Hamster Club - Banded