Eva's Rat Markings Page - European Birkshire

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Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy, a pet shop agouti european berkshire belonging to a friend.

European Berkshire
To be a white, symmetrical rektangle on the belly. The rektangle to be as large as possible. Markings not to extend up on the sides or touch the feet markings. Edges to be as straight as possible and no coloured hairs or spots is allowed inside the rektangle. Front legs to be white halfway up the leg (e.g. halfway to the elbow). Hind feet to be white to, and just including, the hocks. Tail to be white from tailtip and halfway to the base of the tail.
Genetics: aaHh or aahihi?
Known since: 1957.


European Berkshire.
Aristoteles Ihira, German Blue Agouti Berkshire.

European Berkshire.
A more unusual Berkshire,
with white under the head.
Owner & breeder: Lena Ravn.

All photos by Eva Johansson.
Last update: 26th of November 2000.