Dove
Dove buck (based on mock/American mink) bred by Sunnyside owned by Hawthorn, copyright Hawthorn
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| Other names: | Russian Dove, Russian Lilac, sometimes Lavender |
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| Genetics: | Non-agouti with two copies of the Russian blue gene, and two copies of either the English mink gene, the American/"mock" mink gene, or the chocolate gene (aabbrbrb, aammrbrb, aamomorbrb where mo is the american mink gene) |
| Description: | To be a warm pinky grey. Faint light speckling or a subtle ticked effect (heathering) is usual for this variety and is not a fault. Colour to be level throughout. Not to be confused with platinum or lilac. Belly colour to match top, undercolour pale grey to the skin. Eyes Black |
| Status: | This colour is standardised in UK rat clubs with the name Russian Dove |
