We know that even one type of pet mink has many kinds of coat colors. Sometimes in order to refine the distinction, we often name minks according to the coat color, then you know Why do pet ferrets have so many coat colors?

Pet Mink

There are many characteristics of mink fur, which are the only criteria for determining their breed. Standard Color, also called Blindfolded Mink, has a white face, small Zorro mask-like blindfolds on the eyes (this eyepatch becomes more visible in summer), and darker fur on the limbs and tail . Those with white paw tips and a white muzzle on top of the standard color are called Mitts, also known as glove minks.

Blaze, also called flame, is characterized by a white stripe that runs from the middle of the ear to the top of the nose. Most (but not all) flames - the white streaks - are caused by Waardenburg syndrome, the most characteristic symptom of which is deafness. For the same reason, Panda, also known as Panda - due to a genetic mutation that causes this white stripe to expand so that the entire head turns white - is basically deaf. Deaf ferrets can cause potential behavioral and training problems.

Special coat colors include Panda (panda), Salt-and-Pepper (silver fox, latent color due to reduced pigment), Cinnamons (orange coat, also called oriental color) and black Eyes of a white ferret. There is also the very rare and expensive Swedish Anglo longhaired mink. Due to the lack of genetic diversity, mink with special coat colors have more potential health problems.

Deafness and other genetically related health problems can be reduced through responsible breeding practices, but unfortunately not all breeders are mink due to preferences and interests in particular coat colors. For the sake of mink health.

If your starting point is to choose a healthy mink, then special coat color is not your first choice. The most genetically diverse and also the healthiest breed is the Sable Standard, Blindfolded Mink, followed by the Albino White Son. But in general, the same standard color, Mitt Glove Mink is always healthier than Panda Panda.