Design Guide

Genetics: Cv_
Locus: B | Ty | Cv | Dt | D​
BCv = Bengal, TyCv = Tabby, CvDt = Civet, CvD = Dun Civet, nCv/CvCv = Civet

Overview:

• Civet causes broken/spotted striping ​that flows horizontally across the body. Stripes should be fairly large and rounded rather than thin and sharp.
• It is at its most random in the center of the barrel, though its striping pattern is much more clearly defined on the hindquarters and chest.
• Overall, even where it is most spotted, Civet should have a relatively linear flow instead of being completely scattered.
• Causes a dorsal stripe that extends from tail to poll, and solid legs up to at least above the knee/hock.
• May optionally cause a dark mask on the face that extends over the eyes. May be a solid mask or cause spotting/striping below the eye.
• Striping/spotting must be darker than what is below it. The edges of a group of stripes may be faded (for example, on the upper neck if extensive coverage, or at the ends of a group of chest stripes).
• Mane/Tail: No effect
• Skin: No effect
• Eyes: No effect

Interactions:

• 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.
  • Only applies to normal Dun, not Primitive Dun.

Range:

• Minimum: 
  • Solid legs extending just above the knee/hock, horizontal broken striping up to the chest and back of the legs/hindquarters.
  • Striping should come at least halfway up to the chest, and at least up to the stomach line in the back.
  • Dorsal stripe from tail to poll.
• Maximum: 
  • Solid legs extending just above the knee/hock, horizontal broken striping up to the chest and back of the legs/hindquarters.
  • Further broken striping across the entirety of the barrel, becoming spottier toward the center.
  • May travel halfway up the neck before fading off.
  • Dark mask covers the top of the head and wraps around the eyes/cheeks.
  • Dorsal stripe from tail to poll.

Grey on Buckskin Civet Rapunzel + Masked

Buckskin Civet

Gold Pearl Civet