Equine coat
Discover horse breeds that can have a Tobiano coat. This page gathers available profiles, examples of related breeds and useful information to better understand this coat colour.
The Tobiano coat: Large, well-defined vertical white patches; mane often bicolored.
Horse coat colors depend on genetics, but also on visible traits such as mane color, lower legs, skin tone, and the presence of markings or patterns. The same coat color can therefore vary from one individual to another.
Family: White spotting
Basic genetics: White pattern often clean-edged and vertical, frequently crossing the topline.
Not to be confused with: Different from overo, which is usually more irregular.
Browse breed profiles where this coat colour is present or mentioned.
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Discover the Colorado Ranger, an American horse known for its versatility, strength, and the refined elegance inherited from its Arabian and Quarter Horse ancestry.
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Marwari, a saddle horse from India known for its inward-curving ears, endurance, and graceful appearance.
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Discover the Tennessee Walking Horse, an American breed renowned for its smooth gaits, natural elegance, and calm temperament.
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