Frizzie
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Frizzie mice carry a recessive gene that gives a wavy, crinkled coat and curly whiskers. It is a coat type only, so a frizzie needs the same housing, diet and company as any fancy mouse, with an eye on coat condition as it ages.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
Frizzie coats can look thin or uneven, and some fanciers find the texture hard to show well. Short lifespan and the buck smell are the same as any mouse.
Common questions
Will two frizzies have frizzie babies?
Yes. Frizzie is recessive, so two frizzie parents produce frizzie babies. A normal-coated mouse can carry the gene hidden.
What health checks should I ask about?
Mice live only about two years, so ask for a birth date and a litter record. Ask about tumours and respiratory trouble in the line, check for clear eyes, a clean coat and no scratching, and ask for vet-confirmed sex: most pet mice are sexed wrongly at least once.
Should I get does or bucks?
Does usually live happily in groups of two or more. Bucks tend to fight once mature, so most live alone, and their urine smells much stronger. For a first cage, a trio of does raised together is the easiest start.
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