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Zebra

(ZbZb/nZb) Zebra

Zebra is named after a partial or full striping similar to a zebra. The stripes tend to cover all other common markings, and are much thicker than regular striping found on Algolope. Zebra stripes should remain overall thick, about as wide as the algos eye, but can have areas of natural taper to follow form.

Stripes that are too thin, connect with other stripes or have a tapered point will be rejected for appearing too similar to Tiger.

If stripes are present on the tail, they should start from the stinger and work up the tail towards the hips. There should not be a disconnect between stripe origin and stripes should not start halfway down the tail with no other connecting mark.

(nZb) Single allele Zebra

A few thick stripes located on the rear, shoulder, neck and sometimes legs. The tail can also darken and have a few stripes. The Striping must be reminiscent of the markings found on Zebra, and look as if they would continue even with a fade. No sharp stripes ending in points. Zebra should not look like [Tiger].

(ZbZb) Dominant Zebra

In dominant Zebra, striping covers up to 75% of the animal. The stripes may fade out at the points, or have a slight gradient. Keep in mind that the stripes must look like stripes found on Zebra, and generally wrap entirely around the girth of the animal.

Tiger vs Zebra:

Stripes for both Tiger and Zebra should follow the form and not be too straight or unnatural, too thin or too thick. See a, b, c, d in image below.

Tiger stripes may have hooks and loops that are more apparent and frequent, where zebra should be to a lesser degree and mostly not touch.

Zebra Stripes can sometimes intersect or touch in a few locations, generally at the elbow area or front of the knee and much larger of a span before the stripes touch.

Zebra stripes splitting at the shoulder, this is the most common time stripes touch or intersect on Zebra Algos.

Stripes may connect towards the front of the back leg, or towards the knee, the connection should not be high up on the back.

Another example of shoulder striping, where the stripe splits higher on the foreleg, but below the top of the skin area.

Edge:

Edges of Zebra can be Hard or with a slight blurred edge, and may have mapping.

Variation:

Zebra can have it's own nuance or a slight fade or transparency closer to belly, tailtip, lower legs and face.

Zebra sits above most markings but must be below all white markings and reversed white marks.
Thin stripes on hindquarters, between thick stripes can be a lighter color. These are the only stripes that can taper like Tiger.
Zebra can have slight fur texture on furred areas.
Zebra can use colors from the Natural Accents Slider as long as the color is natural to the coat and 'darker' than the base color. The chosen color should not be overly saturated and unnatural.
Zebra interacts with Barring adding dots and interruptions to the stripes. This can be over the entire Zebra area or a small section.
Zebra should cover at least the shoulder, neck, or hip area, with at least 3 thick stripes. These stripes can fade and have mapping. Mapping should fade to the same degree as stripes.
Reversal can affect Zebra, making the stripes lighter than the base color.

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