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OFFICIAL COLOR GUIDE FOR ARTHGARD HOUNDS
See Arthgard Hound body types guide here.
See Kaiyaro Dog colors/markings guide here.
Feel free to comment with questions and an admin will answer ASAP!

NOTES

The colored backgrounds depict the rarity of the represented color or marking example, which coincides with the written genetics that may be found here: [HPR] Genetics Guide .
=Common
=Uncommon
=Rare
=Ultra rare
Information for mutations (which can be seen at the bottom of this image) may be found here: [HPR] Mutations Guide . We recommend going through all of the journals to find out more about Hestia Prime Reserve!

The given colors are merely visual examples of what different coat colors and marking patterns may look like. There can, of course, be other shades, and spots/stripes can of course be in other places and sizes as long as they're recognizably within the same color and marking range.

Birdcatcher spots are always present on Arthgard Hounds, regardless of colors/markings/mutations. The birdcatcher spot color(s) are dependent on eye color(s).

The colors blue and chocolate (liver) are dilutes of red and black, so in most (if not all) cases, they will have corresponding blue or pink noses, but there are some instances in which they may be found with black noses. After all, these guys are alien! They play by their own rules most of the time. HPR staff just does the best they can identifying recognizable traits!

Silver is relatively unique among the base coat colors. In some instances, silver Arthgards may have "mouse grey" points. These points are unrelated to the effects of another loci. Like other base coats, any modifier loci have the potential to cover these points (such as a mask, tan points, or white).

Isabella is not another shade of fawn. It is its own color. However, it only appears if the B and R loci have (exex) extensions (which would otherwise signal silver or fawn), and thus it has been placed on the same color family as fawn.

The agouti modifier locus contains four extensions, which each create a different physical appearance. Classic agouti (agouti) causes a darker pigmentation from the back down and usually isolates the chest, belly, cheeks, insides and bottom half to quarter of the legs, beards (male only), and bottom of the tail with the original shade of the base coat. It can vary in darkness, but usually is only darker than the original base color by a few shades. Wolf sable (sooty sable) acts similarly, but in a "splotchier" pattern and usually leaves more of the legs exposed in the original shade of the base coat. Saddle is the darkest modifier, but has the least amount of reach on the body. Saddle patterns will hardly extend onto the legs and instead are restricted to the back and belly, occasionally with some running between the chest and shoulders. Sometimes saddle patterns may give the appearance of a mask on the face, and will almost always have dark pigmentation on the majority of the tail. Tan points are the darkest agouti pattern and cover the most area in the base coat color. Where there are gaps in the dark pattern, the tan points would be exposed and can be shades of red, orange, or cream, like in canines.

The merle/mask modifier locus determines the presence of a mask or merle, if applicable. Extended masks may vary in density and shade, but are usually several shades darker than the base color (often they will appear black or mahogany, but can occasionally be lighter). They will cover at least half of the tail and back legs, and all of the front legs, face, and ears. They may cover most or all of the chest and can stop at the shoulders or extend beyond them, but usually don't reach the stomach. Masks are similar to a Siamese pattern on cats, where it affects most of the face, all of the ears, tail, front legs, and 3/4 to all of the back legs. Merle is pretty self explanatory and can vary in the size of the splotches. It will usually appear as 2 or 3 distinct darker shades of color on the lighter base coat.

The white pattern modifier locus determines the density of white on an Arthgard Hound. You can see the more accurate percentages of how much of the coat is covered on the genetics journal (linked at the top).

The tabby and leopard modifier loci determine the presence and type of tabby or leopard markings. All tabby and leopard markings are faded in appearance. They are most visible at the top of the back and nearly nonexistent at the base of the belly and tail, inside of the chest, face, and legs. The color of these patterns is usually a few shades darker than the base coat.

All mutation descriptions can be found on the mutations journal (linked at the top).

Description

OFFICIAL COLOR GUIDE FOR ARTHGARD HOUNDS
See Arthgard Hound body types guide here.
See Kaiyaro Dog colors/markings guide here.
Feel free to comment with questions and an admin will answer ASAP!

NOTES

The colored backgrounds depict the rarity of the represented color or marking example, which coincides with the written genetics that may be found here: [HPR] Genetics Guide .
=Common
=Uncommon
=Rare
=Ultra rare
Information for mutations (which can be seen at the bottom of this image) may be found here: [HPR] Mutations Guide . We recommend going through all of the journals to find out more about Hestia Prime Reserve!

The given colors are merely visual examples of what different coat colors and marking patterns may look like. There can, of course, be other shades, and spots/stripes can of course be in other places and sizes as long as they're recognizably within the same color and marking range.

Birdcatcher spots are always present on Arthgard Hounds, regardless of colors/markings/mutations. The birdcatcher spot color(s) are dependent on eye color(s).

The colors blue and chocolate (liver) are dilutes of red and black, so in most (if not all) cases, they will have corresponding blue or pink noses, but there are some instances in which they may be found with black noses. After all, these guys are alien! They play by their own rules most of the time. HPR staff just does the best they can identifying recognizable traits!

Silver is relatively unique among the base coat colors. In some instances, silver Arthgards may have "mouse grey" points. These points are unrelated to the effects of another loci. Like other base coats, any modifier loci have the potential to cover these points (such as a mask, tan points, or white).

Isabella is not another shade of fawn. It is its own color. However, it only appears if the B and R loci have (exex) extensions (which would otherwise signal silver or fawn), and thus it has been placed on the same color family as fawn.

The agouti modifier locus contains four extensions, which each create a different physical appearance. Classic agouti (agouti) causes a darker pigmentation from the back down and usually isolates the chest, belly, cheeks, insides and bottom half to quarter of the legs, beards (male only), and bottom of the tail with the original shade of the base coat. It can vary in darkness, but usually is only darker than the original base color by a few shades. Wolf sable (sooty sable) acts similarly, but in a "splotchier" pattern and usually leaves more of the legs exposed in the original shade of the base coat. Saddle is the darkest modifier, but has the least amount of reach on the body. Saddle patterns will hardly extend onto the legs and instead are restricted to the back and belly, occasionally with some running between the chest and shoulders. Sometimes saddle patterns may give the appearance of a mask on the face, and will almost always have dark pigmentation on the majority of the tail. Tan points are the darkest agouti pattern and cover the most area in the base coat color. Where there are gaps in the dark pattern, the tan points would be exposed and can be shades of red, orange, or cream, like in canines.

The merle/mask modifier locus determines the presence of a mask or merle, if applicable. Extended masks may vary in density and shade, but are usually several shades darker than the base color (often they will appear black or mahogany, but can occasionally be lighter). They will cover at least half of the tail and back legs, and all of the front legs, face, and ears. They may cover most or all of the chest and can stop at the shoulders or extend beyond them, but usually don't reach the stomach. Masks are similar to a Siamese pattern on cats, where it affects most of the face, all of the ears, tail, front legs, and 3/4 to all of the back legs. Merle is pretty self explanatory and can vary in the size of the splotches. It will usually appear as 2 or 3 distinct darker shades of color on the lighter base coat.

The white pattern modifier locus determines the density of white on an Arthgard Hound. You can see the more accurate percentages of how much of the coat is covered on the genetics journal (linked at the top).

The tabby and leopard modifier loci determine the presence and type of tabby or leopard markings. All tabby and leopard markings are faded in appearance. They are most visible at the top of the back and nearly nonexistent at the base of the belly and tail, inside of the chest, face, and legs. The color of these patterns is usually a few shades darker than the base coat.

All mutation descriptions can be found on the mutations journal (linked at the top).