MERLE
MR / Mr / UNCOMMON
"Merle in Sukas involves a patchwork and layering system that can add up to three layers of color to the Suka. Merle can occur minorly or across the entire body and can create a 'camo' like effect. While merle usually follows the flow and direction of the body and fur, this is not always the case, as the marking itself is random. At its dominant state, merle patches can combine and cover over 75% of the body (see below), but in its regular, active state, Merle usually does not cover more than 50-60% of the body at any given time.
Sukas do not find themselves effected by the 'double merle' syndrome. "
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COLOR TIPS:
☛ Must be darker relative to the base color (or other merle patches it's layered with)
☛ Fade Friendly : This marking is allowed to fade into the base coat.
☛ Gradient Friendly : This marking may take up to 3 gradient colors, all gradients must be smoothly blended.
☛ Two Toned Friendly: This marking can be 2 distinct colors at once.
⬆ !ABOVE SHOWS THE MAXIMUM RANGE! ⬆
This max range shows a DOMINANT merle, where the merle overtakes most to all of the base coat. While all other markings present within the genotype must be visible, the average Merle (Mr) should not extend over 60% of the body.
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MINIMUM RANGE NEEDED: At least TWO minimal hotspots should be covered minorly in some way.
MINIMUM HOTSPOTS: Where the marking is most likely to occur in its 'minimal' form.
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