Page 56 - The Angora News - August 2021

COPPER VS. CHESTNUT
Copper and chestnut are genetically the same. Thedifference is the depth of rufus, or rufus factor. Compare pictures.
Copper looks like rust, chestnut looks like wild bunnybrown. Sometimes determination is a fine line.
CHOCOLATE AGOUTI
The SOP states the surface color should be a richchestnut ticked with chocolate tipped guard hairs. The reality of chocolate agouti is that itcomes in many shades. The photo in the upper left is the closest I have to SOP correct, but the rufusfactor can drastically change things. The lower right picture represents a large sector of thechocolate agouti population in satin angora. Many are commonly referred to as high rufus chocolateagoutis. Two factors are key in identifying this color. First is the chocolate tippedguard hairs. Also pay close attention to the color of the lacing on the ears. The second is thecolor of the actual wool. Shown are two very different examples of the ring pattern of a chocolateagouti.
All 4 of the above photos are Satin Angora
OPAL
Opal is essentially blue agouti. Surface color isblue with blue tipped guard hairs. Rings should be those of tan and shades of blue witha light blue undercolor. Eyes are blue-grey.
Both above photos are French Angora
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