The Abyssinian’s Ticked Coat: Why Every Hair Is a Stripe The Abyssinian’s ticked coat is not mixed colors. Every single hair is independently striped with alternating bands of dark and light pigment. Here is the biology behind the pattern.
Abyssinian Coat Isn’t Just Brown. It’s Individual Hair Banding. The Abyssinian's ticked coat is not just brown. It is a biological masterpiece of individual hair banding. Discover how the agouti gene creates the wild look.