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COLOR: Albino
PATTERN: None
 
The albino displays lack of color and pattern which gives a totally white ferret with red eyes. The AFA Judges will look for a very white, evenly colored coat with no staining or discoloration.

AFA Color Standard says...

Guard Hairs - white to cream, with white preferable.
Undercoat - white to cream, with white preferable.
Eyes - ruby red only.
Nose - pink only.


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COLOR: Black
PATTERN: Mitt
 
The guard hairs should be true black with little or no white guard hairs. Mitts should be on the feet only, showing mitts, not stockings. A bib should always be present.

AFA Color Standard says...

Guard Hairs - true black in color.
Undercoat - preferred is white, but a slight golden hue is acceptable.
Eyes - black or near black.
Nose - preferred is black or near black. Speckled black is acceptable..

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COLOR: BLACK SABLE
PATTERN: Standard
 

The best Black Sables contain no warm tones such as the warm browns or gold tones.

AFA Color Standard says...

Guard Hairs - dark ash blackish brown with no warm brown tone with noticeable black glossy shine.
Undercoat - preferred is a white to cream but not yellow.
Eyes - dark brown or near black.
Nose - preferred is ash blackish brown through mottled or heavy speckled blackish brown is acceptable.

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COLOR: Champagne
PATTERN: Point
 

The champagne coloration looks like a diluted chocolate color.

AFA Color Standard says...

Guard Hairs - tan or diluted version of chocolate.
Undercoat - preferred is a white to cream but not yellow.
Eyes - light to dark burgundy to dark brown.
Nose - preferred is beige, pink or pink with a beige or light brown 'T' outline.

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COLOR: Chocolate
PATTERN: Standard
 

This ferret has a full mask and the guard hairs are the color of milk chocolate.

AFA Color Standard says...

Guard Hairs - warm milk chocolate brown.
Undercoat - preferred is white, but a slight golden hue is acceptable.
Eyes - brown is preferred, dark burgundy is acceptable.
Nose - preferred is pink, beige, or pink with a light brown 'T' outline. A brick nose color is acceptable.

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Color: Black-Eyed White
PATTERN: None 

This ferret is a Dark-eyed White.

AFA Color Standard says...

Guard Hairs - white to cream, with white preferable.
Undercoat - white to cream, with white preferable.
Eyes - burgundy.
Nose - pink only.