Viper
VrVr/nVr
A diamond shaped marking that goes across the back, that is a darker shade than the base coat. In it's dominant form can create diamonds that do not have to fall from the back and appear also lighter than basecoat.
The diamond shape can be natural, but the general shape should be so that it is considerably more weighty in the middle, and sharply tapers towards the ends, it must not resemble stripes, but diamonds specifically!
Marking border allowances:
Marking shape allowances
The green viper demonstrates the allowed shapes and curves that are permitted within the marking, the red viper demonstrates traits that are not allowed, such as too curved, and shapes that are not like diamonds.
When looked from above, the diamond shape on the back becomes more obvious.
Common Ranges
Prairie Ranges
In it's dominant form, viper can create diamonds to the tips of the feathers. The diamond can be halved by the end or floating on it's own, but the general diamond shape must be retained.
Aerial Ranges
Miniature Ranges
Examples and ideas for VIPER in existing Kukus
(Remember that directly copying a marking idea is not recommended, but rather use them as inspiration):
Dominant:
