Platinum Agouti

Platinum agouti dumbo doe bred by Sunnyside, owned by Hawthorn, copyright Hawthorn

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Other names: Moonlight icicle agouti
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