Leopard pattern

A leopard pattern is a spotted color pattern, particularly in the hair coat or skin of animals, but can also describe spotting patterns in plants and a distinctive print appearing on clothing and other fabrics.

[1][2][3] In animal world, leopard pattern refers to the black and gold spotted coat of the leopard,[4] but is used to describe many color combinations that result in spots scattered randomly across the skin or hair coat of other animals.

[5] Examples of plants that use the term include the leopard lily, and the leopard flower.

The Lp (leopard complex) gene is responsible for the leopard color pattern in horses,[7][8] which not only produces a spotted coat color but also causes mottling of the skin, a white sclera around the eye, and striped hooves.

Some other animal breeds like dogs, such as Dalmatians, Catahoula Leopard Dogs and American Leopard Hounds also have similar leopard color patterns.