Fuzz

Black blazed odd-eye fuzz buck owned by Hawthorn bred by Greenmann's, copyright Hawthorn

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Other names: velvet, peach fuzz, mock hairless
Genetics: Two copies of an unknown recessive hairless gene
Description: Very thin, sparse layer of fur over the entire body, with slightly thicker fur over the head and underside. Curly whiskers and eyelashes.
Status: This variety is not recognised as a distinct variety in US rat clubs, where it would be identified as a bad hairless. It is not recognised in UK rat clubs as all hairless varieties are disallowed.