Triple Dilute
Description
A Triple Dilute is the expression of three or more recessive genes on a single rat, thus the name. In appearance, they closely resemble a Pink-Eyed White rat, with very pale hair and pink eyes. However, there may be occasional colored hairs, heathering, pale ticking, yellowing, "shadow" markings, or other irregularities with the pristine whiteness of the rat, as it is not a true albino.
Genetics
A/- or a/a plus at least 3 other double recessive color genes.
A Triple Dilute is not a distinct and pre-determined genetic combination, and no one truly breeds "for" them. They are usually the consequence of breeding too many recessives in a single bloodline and overdiversifying. Because it is the result of recessive genes washing out the color in the hair rather than albinism truly masking it, they are often not as cleanly white as a true PEW.
Standards
Triple Dilutes are not recognized for show by any club. When they are shown, they are usually shown (incorrectly) as Pink-Eyed Whites.
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