Traits
Genetic Info
Genotype: T_
Locus: Tobiano is a KIT gene mutation, along with Roan, Sabino, and Dominant White. A horse may carry only two KIT gene mutations.
Locus: Tobiano is a KIT gene mutation, along with Roan, Sabino, and Dominant White. A horse may carry only two KIT gene mutations.
(Images from left to right: Chestnut Tobiano with a minimal visual expression, Chestnut Tobiano with a mid range expression, Chestnut Splash with a maximum expression)
Tobiano is a vertical white marking that descends from along the top of the horse, most commonly the withers or croup.
Tobiano will not cause irregular face markings.
"Cat tracks" or small holes in Tobiano markings are common.
Tobiano should have crisp, smooth curved edges.
It will not have disconnected spots of white that do not touch the topline.
Tobiano will not cause irregular face markings.
"Cat tracks" or small holes in Tobiano markings are common.
Tobiano should have crisp, smooth curved edges.
It will not have disconnected spots of white that do not touch the topline.
Notes:
- Definitions:
- Cat Tracks: Small holes or cut outs no bigger than a horse's hoof that may appear in tobiano markings, allowing the base coat to show through. Cat tracks are most often found along the edges of the tobiano marking. They cannot create floating white markings around the tobiano.
- Cat Tracks: Small holes or cut outs no bigger than a horse's hoof that may appear in tobiano markings, allowing the base coat to show through. Cat tracks are most often found along the edges of the tobiano marking. They cannot create floating white markings around the tobiano.
- Interactions:
- with Overo: When tobiano and overo are both present, it is often colloquially known as 'tovero'.
Tobiano's effects on:
- Coat Color: Tobiano is a white marking.
- Mane & Tail Color: Mane and tail will be white where tobiano touches; a gradient effect is possible if only part of the tail is affected by tobiano.
- Skin Color: Tobiano will turn skin light pink underneath the white marking.
- Eye Color: Tobiano does not affect the eye color.
- Hoof color: Tobiano will turn hooves cream or light tan where touching.
Tobiano Range
Minimum Range:
Two white socks (at least halfway to the knees or hocks) on both front or both hind legs.
Minimum Maximum out of range
Maximum Range:
White that covers most of the body except the head, ears, chest, and flanks.
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