| The "ch" Himalayan gene is a form of albinism which restricts color to the "points" of the body (ears, nose, feet and tail). It is sometimes referred to as a "temperature sensitive" gene because color can be produced on white areas of the coat during cooler temperatures. Young kits often have a dark "frosting" to the coat giving them a chinchilla appearance. This "frosting" molts out as the kit matures. The "ch" gene in combination with the Agouti "A" gene produces "Tan Pattern" markings on the Himis, which is a disqualification. White nose lacing, ear lacing, white under tail and white inside the legs are noted on the Tan Pattern Himis. In combination with the non-extension gene "ee", the Himi marked animal may exibit "faux" tan pattern markings or very light markings. Watch for smut on the usable portion of the pelt including along the back, on the belly and close to the skirting. Smut on the dewlap or anywhere on the head is not a disqualification. Due to lack of pigment in the eye, color is red/pink. ARBA Breeds that accept the Himalayan, Pointed White, and Californian varieties include (as of 2009): Breed Name ARBA Standard Variety Name Amercian Fuzzy Lop - Pointed White (black, blue chocolate, & lilac) English, French & Satin Angoras - Pointed White (black, blue, chocolate, & lilac) Californian - Standard (black only - any other variety faulted) Himalayan - black, blue, chocolate, & lilac Holland Lop & Mini Lop - Pointed White (black, blue, chocolate, & lilac) Note: Pointed White is NOT accepted in the French or English Lops. Jersey Wooly - Pointed White (AOV Group) - (black, blue) Mini Rex - Himalayan (black, blue) Netherland Dwarf - Himalayan (black, blue, chocolate, lilac) Rex - Californian (black only - any other variety disqualified) Satin - Californian (black only - any other variety disqualified) (Note that in breeds where more than one Pointed White, Californian, or Himalayan variety is accepted, all the varieties compete together). |
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