However, the full adult coat pattern is not achieved for around three years.
Several genes interact to produce cats' hair color and coat patterns.
Two subspecies can be identified on the basis of their coat pattern.
The leopard complex is a group of genetically-related coat patterns in horses.
They come in a variety of colors and coat patterns.
They are born already possessing the adult coat pattern, and open their eyes at six to twelve days.
All three coat patterns will continue to exist and none can be bred out.
The breed's coat pattern is that of a ticked tabby.
The defining characteristics are their coat pattern and percentage of Arabian blood.
Over 30 different coat patterns are recognised, many of which can occur in combination.