Silvered Mink

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Genetics: Mink (see mink) selected for silvering - there is no particular gene causing silvering, it is simply selection.
Description: For silvered: To be of a recognised coat colour, the coat containing equal numbers of silver and non-silver guard hairs. Each silver hair to have as much of its length white as possible. A coloured tip to be allowed. Silvering to give an overall sparkling appearance. It should not be possible to confuse a Silver with a Pearl or a Self. Foot colour to match top. Belly colour on silvered agoutis or cinnamons to be adjusted as per agouti and cinnamon standards. Belly colour on other silvered varieties to match top.
Status: This colour is shown in the UK in the Silvered class