Fade

(FdFd/nFd/-) Fade

Fade is a gradual desaturation or lightening of the base coat, often starting at the head and fading the fur out toward the tail to a lighter color.

(nFd) Single Allele and Double Allele
Both Single and Dominant Fade are similar, though generally dominant fade extends over most markings, while single allele fade doesn't affect other markings and sits below them.

Fade Range:

Fade Reversal Range:

Variation:

Fade is lightest at the tail end of an algolope and gradually fades into the natural pelt color at the head.

• Fade is generally below other markings unless 'dominant' or homozygous. 

• Fade's can be semi-transparent to show markings underneath or be transparent only at the blend edge.

• Fade can be affected by Reversal, as denoted by '-', which reverses the direction of the coat lightening, starting at the head and fading into the natural coat color or base coat color at the hips and tail. At minimum Fade- reaches the shoulders, and can stretch into the ribs area, but the coat color should return at the hips.

• Fade can be near white or slightly lighter than the base coat as long as it's identifiable. 

Examples: (minis below are not suitable references for ranges. They depict edge varieties,  possible color options and shapes. See chart above for acceptable ranges.)