Design Guide

Genetics: Sty_
Locus: Sty

Overview:

• Causes blended darkening of the coat, starting from the topline/back.​
• ​May be somewhat isolated to an area but should still be blended out and not overly restricted.
• Should be a darker shade of the color underneath the area, often somewhat desaturated.
• Mane/Tail: May exhibit some darkening at the roots if sooty is in that area.
• Skin: No effect
• Eyes: No effect

Interactions:

• Dun/Roan: May darken the presentation of Dun/Roan but will not fully mask them; lightening/dilution must still be present.
• Black: Does not show on undiluted black (will be Carried on Black, Smoky Black, Blue Roan, etc).
• ​Bay/Buckskin: On Bay and Buckskin, Sooty may be black rather than just dark.

Range:

• Minimum: May be hidden.
• Maximum: May cover most of the body, leaving the undersides/"soft spots" alone.
  
  

Sooty Bay

Sooty Classic Champagne

Sooty Gold Pearl