Tiger pattern or Brindle It is characterized by fur that has a reddish-brown, golden yellow, or light brown background. Alternating with black or dark brown streaks, similar to tiger stripes. The streaks may be frequent, thin, wide, or dark, varying in each individual, but there must still be a "saddle" which is a line of fur running back down the middle of the back. Therefore there will be important characteristics of the Thai Ridgeback.
Important characteristics
- is a medium sized dog Strong and muscular body
- Ears set into a triangular shape, head shaped wedge-shaped.
- The fur is short, smooth and close to the body.
- The tail is large at the base, tapering towards the tip. Upright and slightly curved.
- The saddle must be formed from hair that actually grows back, with a clear boundary in the middle of the back. and balance on both sides
- Basic color and dark streaks throughout the body. Some may have distinct stripes on the body, legs, face, and tail.
Genetically, the brindle pattern is related to the K locus and the CBD103 gene, causing dark fur interspersed with areas of red or yellow pigment. Research describes the general order of restraint as: Black is more prominent than tiger stripes. and tiger stripes are more prominent than yellow. However, the true color expression is also related to other color genes.