Updated: Dec. 30 (2023)
Mock Cinnamon / Mock Mink
Mock Cinnamon, A/* mo/mo
At least one copy of Agouti and two copies of Mock Mink
Other names: American Cinnamon
Other genotype: am
Chromosome: 1
RVG description:
Body color to be a reddish copper brown, evenly ticked with brown tipped guard hairs. The base of the fur is to be a light grey. The belly color is to be light grey. Eyes black or dark red, although the eyes may appear ruby on pinkies. Pupil is dark red and red eyes on flash photos are common.
Sources:
At least one copy of Agouti and two copies of Mock Mink
Other names: American Cinnamon
Other genotype: am
Chromosome: 1
RVG description:
Body color to be a reddish copper brown, evenly ticked with brown tipped guard hairs. The base of the fur is to be a light grey. The belly color is to be light grey. Eyes black or dark red, although the eyes may appear ruby on pinkies. Pupil is dark red and red eyes on flash photos are common.
Sources:
- How to Spot: Mock Mink
- Theories about Genetics: Mink, Mock Mink & Fawn
- Mink and Pearl: New Color Mutants in the Norway Rat (the reason I've added this paper is based on the description of the Mink gene in the paper, as it does not correspond with the UK Mink but instead with Mock Mink)
Mock Mink, a/a mo/mo
Two copies of non-agouti and two copies of Mock Mink
Other names: Am Mink and Lilac
Other genotype: am
Chromosome: 1
RVG description:
Body color to be a light brown, like "milk chocolate", a lighter undercoat is standard and may appear almost white. No rusting or silver hairs is ideal. Eyes black or dark red, although the eyes may appear ruby on pinkies. Pupil is dark red and red eyes on flash photos are common.
Sources:
Two copies of non-agouti and two copies of Mock Mink
Other names: Am Mink and Lilac
Other genotype: am
Chromosome: 1
RVG description:
Body color to be a light brown, like "milk chocolate", a lighter undercoat is standard and may appear almost white. No rusting or silver hairs is ideal. Eyes black or dark red, although the eyes may appear ruby on pinkies. Pupil is dark red and red eyes on flash photos are common.
Sources:
- How to Spot: Mock Mink
- Theories about Genetics: Mink, Mock Mink & Fawn
- Mink and Pearl: New Color Mutants in the Norway Rat (the reason I've added this paper is based on the description of the Mink gene in the paper, as it does not correspond with the UK Mink but instead with Mock Mink)