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Characterised by lighter bodies and darkened points. Gerbil fanciers often refer to this genetic mutation as "Burmese".
 
Characterised by lighter bodies and darkened points. Gerbil fanciers often refer to this genetic mutation as "Burmese".
 
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Overview

There are approximately 90 species of gerbil but most kept as pets are either a Mongolian Gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) or a derivative of a Mongolian. Therefore the examples included below are not strictly breeds but more of a selection of colours/types that are most commonly encountered. The selection has been derived from "The Gerbils" website at http://thegerbils.com/colors1.htm. Further information can also be found at the UK National Gerbil Society at http://www.gerbils.co.uk/.

Agouti Colours

  • Usually have a white belly and tri-coloured hairs. Usually grey near the skin followed by a yellow band and a black ticking at the furthest end of the hair. Eyes are usually black.



Self Colours

Colorpoint

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Image:Topas.jpg|Topas

(Characterised by darker nose)
geocities.com Image:Light_colourpoint_agouti.jpg|Light Colourpoint Agouti

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