Hi Julian,
I like the sound of these terms. Another set of terms to consider would be
socks and stockings, from the equine persuasion. Socks generally cover the
toe and ankle area of the foot, while stockings would continue further up
the leg.
I have been using two other equine terms when speaking of my breeding line.
I prefer the use of dame for the matriarch and sire for the patriarch. Even
though the babies are called pups I'm not thrilled with the use of the adult
canine terminology.
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From: Julian and Jackie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Date: Sunday, July 30, 2000 2:12 PM
Subject: Bib or locket?
>I have been reading up on cat coat colour genetics. I have discovered
>that the white on the throat of a self cat is known as a locket. I
>prefer this to the usual gerbil term of "bib". What do others thing?
>
>The white marks on the feet are known by cat breeders as "gloves". Do we
>have a gerbil term for this? If not I will be using gloves fro now on.
>
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>Julian
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