Platinum Agouti
Platinum agouti dumbo doe bred by Sunnyside, owned by Hawthorn, copyright Hawthorn
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| Other names: | Moonlight icicle agouti |
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| Genetics: | Agouti with two copies of the blue gene, and two copies of the mock/American mink gene (A-ddmomo where mo is American mink), plus either there is a modifier to lighten the eyes and colour further (the platinum modifier) or it must be based on a pale shade of blue. |
| Description: | A bright blend of pale grey ticking over a rich cream ground, with a distinct ice-blue hue. Undercolour pale blue down to skin. Belly colour pale silver. Feet pale grey. Eyes red to ruby. Strong blue or brownish tones a fault. |
| Status: | This colour is partially standardised in UK rat clubs with the name platinum agouti |