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Breeding mice for pets or show is a tricky business. It takes a lot more than simply putting two attractive mice together and hoping for the best, and even the most perfect mice can produce...
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The a, or agouti, locus; located on chromosome 2; is generally the first locus discussed when determining mouse genetics. This is because all mouse colourations "build" from this locus. The a...
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The B locus is a dilution gene, located on chromosome 4. Dilution genes affect the appearance of other colouration genes. In this case, certain genes at the b locus "dilute" the appearance of...
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The C locus is generally referred to as the "colour" locus. Located on chromosome seven, it is a dilution locus. There are a wide variety of genes on the c locus, who's effects range from...
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include: rst — rosetta — http://www.informatics.jax.org/javawi2/servlet/WIFetch?page=alleleDetail&key=1192
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Here will be a table/list of all the genes that I will be covering in this essay, each with a link to the wiki section detailing that...
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Now that we know what the most common genes in mice are, we can work out how they go together to define the characteristics of our fancy mice.
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3.1 The Gene Sequence
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Allele: When two identical loci form a gene, that gene is referred to as an allele.
Co-Dominance: Occurs when a dominant locus modifies the second locus, rather than mask it.
Dominant: A...
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An agouti mouse has two colours on each strand of their fur.
Step 2 - Eyes
My mouse has bright pink eyes
My mouse has black eyes
If you mouse has ruby or brown eyes, click the black-eyed link...
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Black-eyed agoutis make gorgeous pets. They can vary widely in colour. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some pictures for each of these types to help you pick the right option.
Step 3 -...
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Black-eyed fawns can vary widely in appearance.
Step Three - Colours
My mouse is a pale fawn
My mouse is a sooty yellow
My mouse is a deep orangey-red
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Blue Himalayan
A variation on the himalayan, these mice have pale "blue" points.
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Brindle stripes can look like tiger stripes or ocelot markings.
Step Five - Other Markings
My mouse has no other markings
My mouse has markings on their head, belly, and/or back
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Brindled Fawn
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Brindle markings, when strong, look like tiger stripes.
Step 5 - Other Markings
My mouse has no other markings
My mouse has marking in addition to the brindling
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Brindled Sabled Fawn
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A chinchilla mouse has very pale blue fur with black tips.
Step 4 - Markings
My mouse has no markings at all
My mouse has markings on his head, belly, and/or back
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Chinchilla Self
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There is a link between the gene for yellow and obesity, so fawn mice do tend to be plump.
Step Four - Markings
My mouse has no markings at all
My mouse has dark stripes or "broken" O-shaped...
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Fawn Self
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Himilayans are similar to siamese mice in appearance, but have paler bodies.
Step Five - Marking Colour
My mouse has brown or "seal" points
My mouse has blue-grey points
My mouse has...
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Himalayan
The standard himalayan has "seal" points like a siamese cat.
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Himalayan
If your himalayan doesn't have nice dark points, they are still a himalayan, they just aren't show quality.
When I brought my first-ever mice home, I wondered for a very long time what colour they were. The internet is filled with pictures of gorgeous pedigree show-standard mice, and my poor little...
Hi; I'm accepting help with my genetics project! If you're an Australian mouse genetics expert, I could sure use your advice. Just a note: if you have links to back up your expertise, then I'll...
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The soft-blue grey tone is referred to as "lilac", it is a diluted form of the blue under-colour.
Step 4 - Markings
My mouse has no markings anywhere on his or her body
My mouse has markings...
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Lilac Agouti Self
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Marked Brindled Fawn
A marked brindled fawn may have a headspot, belly marking, coloured hairs around their ears and/or tails, or even white spots.
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Marked Brindled Sabled Fawn
A marked brindled sabled fawn may have a headspot, belly marking, coloured hairs around their ears and/or tails, or even white spots.
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Marked Chinchilla
A marked chinchilla may have a headspot, belly marking, coloured hairs around their ears and/or tails, or even white spots.
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Marked Fawn
A marked lilac agouti may have a headspot, belly marking, coloured hairs around their ears and/or tails, or even white spots.
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Marked Lilac Agouti
A marked lilac agouti may have a headspot, belly marking, coloured hairs around their ears and/or tails, or even white spots. The lilac agouti in the photo above has a...
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Marked Sabled Fawn
A marked sabled fawn may have a headspot, belly marking, coloured hairs around their ears and/or tails, or even white spots.
There are dozens upon dozens of websites out there with heaps of excellent advice on keeping mice. I spent hours and hours browsing the net for all the advice you could ever want on how best to...
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This project is now on permanent hiatus. At this stage, I won't be taking down what I've already written, but I wouldn't bother checking back, as I'm not expecting any updates any...
Sire's Side
Sire
Nibble Nut's Felix
Black Longcoat Rex
Grandsire
The Wright Rodent's Peanut
Chocolate Longcoat Rex
Grand-dam
Nibble Nut's Willow
Colourpoint Beige Longcoat...
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Non-yellow mice that have no ticking or banding on their fur are referred to as "non-agouti" mice.
Step Two - Eyes
My mouse has bright pink eyes
My mouse has black eyes
If your mouse has ruby...
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Piny-eyed non-agouti mice include the ever-popular albinos, as well as selfs, siamese, and other marked mice.
Step Three - Colour
My mouse is a bright white colour
My mouse is a extra-pale...
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Pink-eyed whites includes himilayans and albinos.
Step Four - Markings
My mouse has no markings at all
My mouse has colouration on his or her nose, ears, and tail
My mouse has colouration on...
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Pink-Eyed White
Pink-eyed whites, or PEWs, are most commonly albino mice. They may also be "over marked": having so many large white markings that they appear completely white.
Wolfe Mousery
Mouse Genetics
1. Introduction
2. Fancy Mouse Genes
… 2.1 The A Locus
… 2.2 The B Locus
… 2.3 The C Locus
… 2.4 The D Locus
… 2.5 The E Locus
… 2.6 The P Locus
… 2.7...
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Red is a rare colour in Australian mice, and as such, I don't know much about the possibilities.
Step Four - Markings
My mouse has no markings
Do you own a red mouse? Send me a photo, and...
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Red Self
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Places that I have found valuable information:
References
[1] Mouse Genetics by the Mousedom Mousery
[2] Mouse Genetics by Bonnie Walters of the Little Mouse Club
[3] Mouse Genetics by Alpay...
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The sooty tips on your fawn mouse's fur is referred to as "sabling".
Step 4 - Markings
My mouse has no markings
My mouse has dark stripes or "broken" O-shaped markings
My mouse has markings...
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Sabled Fawn
For the discussion of upcoming SilverWolfe litters.
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The yellow gene is responsible for colours ranging from lemony yellows, through fawn, and gold, to deep orangey-reds.
Step 2 - Eyes
My mouse has pink eyes
My mouse has black eyes
If your...
