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American Fancy Mouse Association
An association for owners of fancy mice.
The fancy
What is a fancy mouse?
Fancy mice are domesticated house mice (Mus musculus) bred as pets and for exhibition. “Fancy” is the old name for the hobby of keeping and breeding animals for particular traits.
Breeders select for color, markings, coat and body type. At shows, judges compare each mouse against a written standard for its variety.
Variety guide
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Color, marking and coat
A mouse’s variety is all three together. Mix and match them in the variety explorer.
Mark the date
Fancy Mouse Day
The association’s yearly day for celebrating fancy mice, held every date.
Calendar
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Upcoming events
Membership
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