noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
leopard coat pattern (horse)
Refers specifically to a horse's coat pattern with large, irregular spots, similar to a leopard. Used in equestrian and breeding contexts.
あの馬は斑毛の美しい模様を持っている。
That horse has a beautiful leopard coat pattern.
斑毛の馬は品評会で人気がある。
Leopard-patterned horses are popular at shows.
斑 (ぶち) is a general term for spots or patches on animals, while 斑毛 specifically refers to the leopard-like coat pattern in horses.
Compound of 斑 (ぶち, 'spots') and 毛 (け, 'hair/fur'), referring to a spotted coat. The alternate kanji 駁 also means 'spotted' or 'variegated'.