Design Guide

Genetics: tcktck*
Locus: tck​
​ *Must be tcktck and accompany nD/DD, nDt/DtDt, nB/BB, DtD, BDt, or BD to show; otherwise carried

Overview:

• Ticked is a modifier gene that interacts only with the Dun locus.
• Mane/Tail: No effect
• Skin: No effect
• Eyes: No effect

Interactions:

• Dun:
  • Presentation is normal for the most part, but the body (particularly along the topline) exhibits dark ticking.
  • Similar to roan, but with a dispersal of darker hairs rather than lighter ones. Should be visually textured, not flat/smooth darkening.
• Primitive Dun:
  • Primitive markings follow their normal flow patterns, but are broken up/interrupted.
  • May cause some stripes to appear somewhat spotty. Must still be clearly linear, not randomly spotted.
• ​Bengal:
  • Stripes follow their normal flow patterns, but are broken up/interrupted.
  • May cause some stripes to appear somewhat spotty. Must still be clearly linear, not randomly spotted.
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Ticked Slate Dun

Ticked Bay Bengal

Ticked Primitive Red Dun Roan