AFRMA Fancy Mice - Varieties

AFRMA FANCY MICE

Varieties

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Varieties

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STANDARD - The coat to be smooth and glossy, and feel fine to the hand. It should show a natural high shine and densly cover the body, including the belly, groin, area around the front legs, and behind the ears. Color to conform to a recognized color or pattern.

SATIN - Satin mice may be shown in any recognized color or markings. The ideal coat has a unique and distinct appearance with its lustrous sheen. The hair should be very fine, dense, soft, and silky to the touch.

LONG HAIR - Long Hair mice may be shown in any recognized color or markings. The coat should be as long as possible, but combined with density, and is to be fine and silky in texture.

LONG HAIR SATIN - Long Hair Satin mice may be shown in any recognized color or markings. The coat should be as long as possible, but combined with density, and is to have the distinctive sheen of the satin.

FRIZZIE - Frizzie mice may be shown in any recognized color or markings. The coat should be tightly waved or frizzed over the entire body, very dense, with guard hairs of somewhat harsh texture, protruding slightly beyond the normal length of coat. This is more pronounced in young mice, and should not influence the placement. Frizzies may also be long haired. Whiskers are to be curly. Frizzie mice are normally cobbier in body type.

FRIZZIE SATIN - Frizzie Satin mice may be shown in any recognized color or markings. The coat should be tightly waved or frizzed over the entire body as with the Frizzie, and should also have the distinctive satin sheen. Frizzie Satin mice may also be long haired. Whiskers are to be curly.

HAIRLESS - Hairless mice should have a thin, bright, rather translucent skin, free of scars or pimples, and be as hairless as possible. The skin may be of any color or recognized marking, and wrinkling should not be penalized. The eyes may be of any color, but should be bright and free from any problems. The ears should be very large and wrinkle free. The toenails should be short (clipped if necessary). The whiskers may be very short or missing.

For complete details of the Standards, please refer to the AFRMA Show Regulations & Standards book.

Updated June 8, 2008.

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