Angora

An Angora mouse is a domestic fancy mouse, Mus musculus, with a long, soft coat produced by hair-length genetics rather than by a separate species background. The term is borrowed from other long-haired domestic animals and is used somewhat differently among mouse clubs and pet communities; in some places it overlaps with long-haired or satin-long-haired descriptions. Angoras can occur in many fancy colors and markings, including black, blue, chocolate, champagne, cream, fawn, lilac, red, Himalayan, Siamese, broken marked, and even marked. A good specimen still has the compact body, bright eyes, clear whiskers, and active behavior expected of a healthy mouse.

Long coat changes the keeper's priorities. A dry, well-ventilated enclosure and low-dust bedding help keep the hair from becoming greasy or packed with debris, and nesting material should not tangle around toes or tails. Most mice groom themselves, but Angoras benefit from quick inspections for mats around the rump, skin irritation, and barbering by cage mates. Breeders select for coat length without sacrificing fertility, mothering, or movement. Show or breeding animals need calm cage mates, since barbering can damage a coat even when the mouse is otherwise healthy.

Colors: Black, Blue, Broken Marked, Champagne, Chocolate, Cream, Even Marked, Fawn, Himalayan, Lilac, Red, Siamese, Silver, White