Bib


Range

The range of the Bib marking can be seen on the image to the right. The BLUE denotes the maximum range and the YELLOW the minimum range. However it seems that when dominant the marking cover a greater area of the throat/neck (see 3, 5, 7, 9 on the second image to the right) while a single gene (ie nBi) often is quite minimal (see 1, 2, 4, 6, 8).




The marking can either have one hollow section within the marking OR be in two parts. It does not have to be symmetrical. You can always look at the throatmarkings of the sunbear since its from there the marking has taken its inspiration.

What type of edges on this marking

The edges can be crisp or just faintly blurred.


Do-Not's

  • - The marking should not cover more than roughly 45-50% of the underside of the neck (ie throat area).



The group is flexible when it comes to the looks of the markings (since nature doesn't always follow the rules and goes by *strict* lines), so as long as your markings are similar to the examples you shouldn't have any issues. As long as the marking is still visually identifiable everything is good in the hood.
NOTE - if too many people abuse this, rules will become stricter.