Silver Agouti Genotype:
Eye Color: Dark with a Ruby Cast
ARBA: Accepted in all breeds
ANCC: Accepted as it’s own breed in shorthair, accepted in all longhairs
BCC: Accepted as it’s own breed in shorthair, accepted in all longhairs
NZCC: Accepted as it’s own breed in shorthair, accepted in all longhairs
OCC: Accepted
Silver Agouti Description
Silver agouti color is a ticked silver color that is created by each individual hair having bands of color. The base color is black and the tip color is white. These banded hairs cover the head, back, and sides, giving these areas a ticked appearance. The phaeomelanin is completely removed from the coat. The eumelanin is completely removed from the underbelly, inner legs, chin, and at times, a line along the chin toward the ears, and an area around the ears leaving these areas white.
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Silver Agouti Belly Color
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