Updated: Dec. 30 (2023)
Double Velveteen
Double Velveteen, Cu/Cu
Two copies of the semi-dominant Velveteen
Chromosome: Unknown
RVG description:
As opposed to Doublerex, Double Velveteen will not be patchy or bald. Double Velveteen will have a full coat as adults. The coat is very soft. At the 5 week moult they will become thin haired and loose curl, this will pass and a new coat will emerge. The adult coat will remain full and soft.
Sources:
Pictures from NezumiYa Rats.
Two copies of the semi-dominant Velveteen
Chromosome: Unknown
RVG description:
As opposed to Doublerex, Double Velveteen will not be patchy or bald. Double Velveteen will have a full coat as adults. The coat is very soft. At the 5 week moult they will become thin haired and loose curl, this will pass and a new coat will emerge. The adult coat will remain full and soft.
Sources:
- Genetics of the Norway Rat (Page 46, Curly-1 and page 47, Curly-2)
- Curly2, a recent dominant mutation in the Norway rat
- Linkage study of the rat (Curly1, Curly2, Shaggy and Kinky)
Pictures from NezumiYa Rats.