nO | OO
Trait Count - 4
Overo is a paint marking that is jagged and spreads over the body vertically. It will never cross the topline without another paint marking, though is known to touch the very edge of the mane.
- Flight feathers and webbing will be white where markings touch.
- Hoof color will be pink where markings touch.
Beatus are not exempt from Lethal White Syndrome, which is where a foal does not fully develop before birth. Three different genes are known to cause this, Overo, Splash, and Dom White.
Overo has 2 variations, each with varying degrees of risks with breeding. You can check what type of dom white you Beatus has with an LWS Tester.
- O-1 has risks in both forms.
- nO-1 has the following risks; 10% chance of blindness, 10% chance of deafness, 80% chance of a healthy foal.
- OO-1 has the following risks; 40% chance of blindness, 40% chance of deafness, 15% chance of a healthy foal, 5% chance of a deceased foal.
- O-2 carries the most risks, in both forms.
- nO-2 has the following risks; 30% chance of blindness, 30% chance of deafness, 25% chance of blind and deafness, 5% chance of a healthy foal, 10% chance of a deceased foal.
- OO-2 has a 100% death rate.
Eye Colors
Blue
Overo Range
Blue is the minimum required expression.
Yellow is the maximum optional expression.
Red is the area expression is not allowed. Overo cannot cross the topline, however, it can touch the mane and turn it white.
The white palettes provided are a simple guide, as different coats will likely have different tinted whites. Though, these guides do set what the palest possible natural white can be in terms of hex code. Anything that is paler than the palettes will be asked to be changed.
The below palettes go as white intended for a black - bay - chestnut from left to right. Warm coats will have warm toned white, while cool tones will have cool toned whites.
Minimum Expression Examples
Medium Expression Examples
Maximum Expression Examples
