So as not to create confusion, I will discuss the Lynx variety as it pertains
to the CURRENT Lynx Mini Rex standard (2006-2010 SOP edition). Elsewhere
on this page, I will discuss other Lynx posibilities and where the variety
appears to be heading.
Let's start from when they first appear in the nestbox shall we?
The 1st Week
At Birth, Day 1: At birth, Lynx look identical to Lilacs only that Lynx have Agouti markings
and Lilacs don't. They are a pale light pinkish grey with pink tummies.
Lynx vs. Lilac comparison pictures at birth:
Lynx on the left, Lilac on the right.
Note the Agouti color separation line along the belly of the Lynx, this
is not seen in Lilacs. |
Closeup of the Lynx showing Agouti color separation line along the belly. |
Lynx on left, Lilac on right.
Here you can clearly see the Lilac's coloration carries throughout it's
body and does not separate along the belly as seen in Lynx. |
Lynx on left, Lilac on right. |
Ear shots - here you can see the pink coloration inside the ears of the
Lynx that will eventually be white to cream in coloration when mature. |
Comparison of Lynx and Lilac ears -
The Lilac will have the same color inside the ears as seen over the rest
of it's body. |
The Jaw line - Lynx also have the Agouti separation of color along the
jaw line that also cuts along the lower edge of the top lip. This is not
seen in Lilacs. |
The jaw line of Lilacs do not have the separation of color as seen in Lynx. |
(These 2 pictures were taken in the daylight with out flash). These two
pictures here show a day old Lynx in comparison to a day old Opal. The
Lynx are lighter than Opals just as Lilacs are lighter than Blues. The
picture on the right clearly shows the distinguishing Agouti belly markings
on both varieties.
By 3 Days old as their fur starts growing, in their coloring becomes more
evident and is easier to distinguish. From the top left down - Lynx, Lilac,
Lynx. Center broken is a Broken Lynx and on the top right is a Broken Opal.
By 7 days old, Lynx will have started to appear lighter than Lilacs in
the same litter, yet still retain the Lilac-ish appearance. Starting from
the bottom and going up clockwise: REW, Chocolate, Chocolate Agouti, Lynx.
Lynx Pictures at 7 days old:
7 day old Lilac on top and 7 day old Lynx on the bottom. |
Belly pictures showing how Lynx have the distinguishing white belly compared
to the Lilac belly of Lilacs. |
A Lynx & Lilac. It is now evident that the intermediate band is in
it's growing stages by how much it softens the overall appearance and gives
off a Lilac hue. |
Closeup of Lynx and Lilac faces. |
Closeup of Lynx face - note the tanned "eyebrows" at the top
corner of the eyelids. |
Even Lynx littermates vary in the length of Lilac tipping - these two appear
very close in length of tipping at this age. |
2 other Lynx littermates showing tipping variances within litters - one
n the left has heavier tipping compared to the one on the right. |
Top of the tail should be Fawn lightly tipped with Lilac - although it's
hard to see in this picture, this kit shows very rich Fawn coloring on
the top of the tail. |
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The 2nd Week
This picture was taken at roughly 7-10 days old. Starting from the left
and moving right counter clockwise is Lilac, Lynx, Lilac. At this age,
you can clearly see the intermediate band coloring showing through at the
top of the head and in other area's along the neck, body and flanks.
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The 3rd Week
**From this point on, Lynx color will vary depending on the amount of Lilac
tipping, intermediate band quality, and undercolor quality that each individual
Lynx exhibits. Just like Castors and Opals, no 2 Lynx look or develop the
same.**
Now at 17 days old, above is the same Opal & Lynx that was pictured
earlier at a day old. The Lilac tipping on the Lynx is the same length
as the Blue tipping on the Opal, but since Blue contrasts better than Lilac,
the tipping on Lynx tend to be less evident, but still noticeable at this
age.
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Ring Color Development
**Lynx color will vary depending on the amount of Lilac tipping, intermediate
band quality, and undercolor quality that each individual Lynx exhibits.
Just like Castors and Opals, no 2 Lynx look or develop the same.**
I've included some pictures of ring colors on different Lynx kits to show
how varied the development is within this variety.
Age: 0M, 18D |
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Age: 1M, 9D |
Ring color of lower hq's of same kit on left.
Dark (Lilac) undercolor on hindquarters. |
Age: 1M, 19D |
Same kit as on the left |
Age: 1M, 19D
New coat coming in underneath. |
Same kit as on the left.
New coat starting to come in underneath. |
Age: 1M, 19D
Double Coated - fairly equal old & new. |
Same kit as on the left. |
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The 4½ Months Old
This is what a primed, correct Lynx looks like. Note the even Lilac hue
throughout the coat. These pictures were taken courtesy of Eric Stewart,
December 2, 2007... the doe above is SBR's Made 2 Perfection at the age
of 4 1/2 months.
This picture shows the correct, prime ring color of the same doe above,
SBR's Made 2 Perfection at the age of 4 1/2 months. Note the the even Lilac
tipping throughout the coat, the distinct and rich intermediate ring, and
the clean separation between the intermediate ring and undercolor. This
picture was also taken courtesy of Eric Stewart on December 2, 2007.
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