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Seal brown (Караковая in Russian): an almost black body with tan patches around the eyes and muzzle, on the flanks and at the elbows. Fairly uncommon.
| Russian name | Караковая |
|---|---|
| Shades | dark brown, brown |
| Body | an almost black body with tan patches around the eyes and muzzle, on the flanks and at the elbows |
| Mane and tail | black |
| Legs | black |
| With age | does not change, but can fade a little in summer |
| How common | fairly uncommon |
It is thought to be a variety of bay: a version of the agouti gene leaves only a few areas light.
A seal brown is often mistaken for a black. Check the muzzle and flanks: tan patches there mean seal brown.
The Russian word «karakovy» comes from Turkic languages, where «kara» means black.
What to use: dark brown or black plush with a tan fleece muzzle and eye rings, and black yarn. Free hobby horse pattern →
Source: Wikipedia