Design Guide

Genetics: D_
Locus: B | Ty | Cv | Dt | D​
CvD = Dun Civet, TyD = Dun Tabby, BD = Dun Bengal, DtD = Primitive Dun, nD/DD = Dun

Overview:

• Dilutes the body, leaving the legs and head alone (may reach the cheek slightly).
• Primitive markings will be present on the knee/hock joints ("leg barring") and topline ("dorsal stripe").
• Primitive markings should be a few shades darker than the points, or black if points are already black.
• Mane/Tail: May exhibit "frosting" at the roots (light guard hairs; blended).
• Skin: No effect
• Eyes: No effect

Interactions:

• Dun Tabby: When Dun and Tabby are present on the same horse, both will co-exist.
  • Causes body dilution under the Tabby markings.
  • Also causes dorsal stripe and leg barring, but not shoulder barring.
  • Dorsal stripe will be on top if darker than Tabby, or underneath if lighter.
  • Leg barring should show one or the other on the joint, not overlap.
• Dun Civet: When Dun and Civet are present on the same horse, both will co-exist.
  • Causes body dilution under the Civet markings.
  • Dorsal stripe and leg barring are not visible as Civet is on top. 
  • Should not have shoulder barring from Dun.
• Dun Bengal: When Dun and Bengal are present on the same horse, both will co-exist.
  • Causes body dilution under the Bengal markings.
  • Also causes dorsal stripe and leg barring, but not shoulder barring.
  • Dorsal stripe will be underneath Bengal markings.
• Roan: Roan may lighten the presentation of Dun but not fully mask the primitive markings.
• Pangare: Pangare may lighten the presentation of Dun but not fully mask the primitive markings.

Range:

• Minimum: Dilution (lightening) of the body, as well as leg barring and dorsal stripe.
• Maximum: Dilution (lightening) of the body, as well as leg barring and dorsal stripe. Shoulder barring and facial "cobwebbing" that radiates from the forehead.
  
  

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