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A Review of Coat Varieties & Genetics in the Domestic Rat by A. Gangi. Version 1.3 - Last updated January 2009.

CORRECTION: On page 31, Shaggy is listed as a recessive on chromosome #10.   It should be listed as a dominant on chromosome #7.   On page 31, Satin 2 is listed as a recessive; it should be listed as dominant.

This is a 40 page booklet covering the many coat varieties in rats and their genetics.  Colour photos, historical information, breeder's experiences, a genetic chart and extensive bibliography are included.  There is also an indepth section on the hairless mutations in the North American fancy.   Sensitive readers, please note: some of the images in this booklet come from scientific articles, in which the rats were photographed after having been killed.

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