Sarah Vabulas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>I have a Dove female who has an odd coat. I noticed that on her rear end she
>has a triangle of Lilac colored fur. It looks like someone shaved the hair
>off in the area then it grew back a different color, but I know that never
>happened. It's almost as if that part of her didn't lighten from the Lilac
>color. I don't have any pictures that show what it looks like. Does
>anybody know why this is?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Sarah
>http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/LittleFoot/Home.html
If it is an asymmetrical pattern not on the centre line of the gerbil
then this may be an example of the DPP phenomenon. I it is a symmetrical
pattern on the centreline of the gerbil it is almost certainly exact
what you describe. Instead of the fur being shaved off, it is a moult
effect. Gerbils shed and regrow their coat every few weeks. Some colours
show a distinct line, such as agoutis, where the coat grows, others,
like dove, often show a different colour. The area will change over a
few weeks if it is a moult effect. Let us know what happens.
--
Julian
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