Wheaten Burmese

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Other names: Burmese agouti
Genetics: Agouti plus one copy of the Burmese gene, plus either two copies of the Himalayan gene, or one copy of the Himalayan gene and one copy of the albino gene (Bubuchch or Bubu chc where Bu is the Burmese locus). The version based on chch is preferred for show. It is possible to breed a version based on albino (Bubucc) but this lacks points. This colour can be bred in various shades, with the darker shades almost resembling cinnamon, selective breeding is necessary for a pale sand body colour and distinct points.
Description: To be a mid sand colour, points to be distinctly darker than body colour. Base coat to be light brown. Belly colour to be pale silvery grey. Eyes black.
Status: This colour is unstandardised in UK rat clubs with the name Wheaten Burmese

 


 
Burmese agouti buck, owned and bred by Hawthorn, copyright Hawthorn, Burmese agouti (left) with sable agouti (right) for comparison. Both owned and bred by Hawthorn, copyright Hawthorn. Burmese agouti buck owned and bred by Alpha Centauri, copyright Alpha Centauri.