Leopard Complex (LP)
Leopard Complex is a white spotting pattern that can appear on all three base coat colors. Unlike some other white spotting patterns, the appearance of Leopard Complex is influenced by an additional modifier called PATN1.
Leopard Complex horses can display a variety of patterns in game, including Varnish Roan, Snowflake, Spotted Blanket, Leopard, Snowcap, and Fewspot. The resulting pattern depends on the combination of LP and PATN1 inherited by the horse.
Leopard Complex Patterns
The combination, along with the resulting marking are as follows in game:
- LP/n - Varnish Roan / Snowflake
- LP/n + PATN/n - Spotted Blanket / Near Leopard
- LP/n + PATN1/PATN1 - Leopard
- LP/LP + PATN1/n - Snowcap
- LP/LP + PATN1/PATN1 - Fewspot
Leopard Complex (LP)
LP is a dominant spotting gene that determines whether a horse can express Leopard Complex patterns.
- LP/LP - The horse has two copies of Leopard Complex and will always pass LP to its offspring.
- LP/n - The horse has one copy of Leopard Complex and will have a 50% chance of passing LP to its offspring.
- n/n - The horse does not have Leopard Complex and cannot express LP patterns.
Pattern Modifier (PATN1)
PATN1 is a dominant modifier that influences the amount and distribution of white on horses carrying Leopard Complex. PATN1 is a modifier, however is included under this page as it requires Leopard (LP) to display.
- PATN1/PATN1 - The horse has two copies of PATN1 and will always pass PATN1 to its offspring.
- PATN1/n - The horse has one copy of PATN1 and will have a 50% chance of passing PATN1 to its offspring.
- n/n - The horse does not have the PATN1 modifier.
How LP and PATN1 Work Together
PATN1 only influences the coat if one or two copies of LP are present as well. This modifier will not do anything by itself, however future offspring may inherit it and display it depending on parings. Both LP and PATN1 are also inherited separately from the dam and foal, meaning a pair of horses can produce several different combinations.