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Variegation Fjords

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Fjord horses are famous for their dun coloration. These Fjord horses are famous for their variegation: a newly identified color gene which effectively "turns off" dilutions such as dun and cream. Just like in variegated plants, these horses have different colored streaks or patches decorating their coats. Due to the various outcrossing necessary to establish this breed, all recognized horse colors and patterns are possible.

These horses are rather small (13-14.3 hands), but versatile. They can excel with training in any discipline.

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lineart credit: horsy1050

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Rules

- CS rules apply
- You may post your Variegation Fjords on other sites with credit back to the artists
- This is a 'closed species.' You may not create your own 'Variegation Fjord,' nor may you use one that does not belong to you.
- You may sell/trade/gift Variegation Fjords to CS members only. Both parties must post on the adoption thread to confirm the transfer of ownership. Please also PM the archivist with transfer info.
- There is no ownership limit.
- Please do not edit the official art/reference. You will not be added to the original drawing.

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General Info

- Variegation Fjords may be acquired through adoption, breeding, or customs
- Available Variegation Fjords will have an "Adopt Me" label

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Staff

Dia. (founder)
Butter Dragon (archivist)
horsy1050 (lineart creator, artist)
Ovacalix (artist)
CaptainNorth (artist)
noreptiles_ (artist, discord creator)
mewmew. (artist)
waverly, (artist)
song&storm (artist)

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Genetics

Variegation Fjords may be found in all realistic horse colors and patterns, and then some.

The vast majority will have at least one dun allele (Dd or DD).

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General

Black E_
Chestnut ee
Bay E_ A_

Gray G_
Dun D_
Cream Cr_
Roan Rn_
Champagne Ch_ (rare)

Flaxen ff
Silver Z_

Sabino Sb1_
Overo Oo (OO is lethal)
Splash Spl_
Tobiano To_

Appaloosa Lp_
Leopard Lp_ Patn1_
Blanket Lp_ Patn2_

Sooty
Rabicano
Birdcatcher Spots
Grease Spots
Brindle

Breed Specific

Variegation Var_

This gene affects other genes which modify the base coat by "turning them off." This includes, but is not limited to, gray, dun, cream, and roan. For example, a blue roan will have black patches.
Variegation most commonly expresses as patches, but can also express as streaks and spots. The specific genetic cause for these patterns is unknown.
This gene does not affect white markings, nor will it alter the appearance of chestnut, black, or bay horses.
This gene can be "full" or "partial," meaning that it does not always turn off the modifying genes in the same way. The specific cause for these patterns is also unknown. If you think about the color genes as layers, Var may turn off all modifiers, or only some. For example, a palomino roan (chestnut + cream + roan), may have any combination of palomino, chestnut, and roan.

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posting is allowed c:

[kaju]

omg mark!! fjord babies?!

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Mark!

[blackhoeses]

OOOOOOOOHH my gosh, runs around in excitement and then suddenly sits down to wait

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mark!!

[horsy1050]

Marking, obviously!