Mottled rosette/stripes appear on first gen hybrids and therefore have their own tier! (Tier 5)

Tier 3 markings are special NCL markings (meaning they only appear during certain months and can only be passed down through breeding, so take that as you will),

Tier 4 rosettes, (aka most rosettes) are passed down/unlocked by breeding but can be also unlocked through RMAs or total shuffles. So, I wouldn't consider them breeding-exclusive but that's the main way you're gonna get them.

Tier 6 markings can be applied via applicators. Hope this helped!

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I think the term 'breed-only Marking' is a player made concept, Tier 2 markings are officially considered 'Raffle Markings' by the game. So overall it's a thing of interpretation, however I believe some players would consider Tier 2 markings as the only true breed-only markings.

I would sort Mottled Stripes & Mottles Rosettes definitely into breed-only, but not all Tier 5 Markings (=Gorilla Apps) are breed-only.

I wouldn't count any Tier 3 Marking that can be applied via Applicator (RMA excluded ofc) or November piety as breed only.

Tier 4 are technically breed-only, since they can only be applied via RMA, be passed down from parents or appear randomly on cubs (so y'know, via breeding.)

Tier 6 can only be passed via parents or be applied via RMA, so the same concept as Tier 2 Markings (but the chance of getting one of those from an RMA is higher)

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From my understanding, most people looking for breed-only markings are looking for Tier 2, as well as Tier 3 markings related to the July celestial lionesses and August savage male studs. Depending on who you talk to, Tiers 4 and 5 may be included as well.

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Gotcha, I appreciate the responses! I suppose it's all up to player interpretation. :)

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