Group: Commercial

Varieties: Chinchilla. The color resembles a real chinchilla, with a wavy white and black surface color.

Weight: Males: 9 to 11 pounds, Females: 10 to 12 pounds

Physical Attributes: The body is medium in length and round. The ears are upright. The color at the base of the fur, next to the skin, is slate blue. Then there is a band of white hair, followed by a narrow band of black fur.

Personality: American Chinchillas are generally quite calm and enjoy attention.

Coat Type and Grooming: American Chinchillas have a short coat that is fairly easy to care for. Weekly groomings with a slicker brush are fine, except during shedding season when bi-weekly grooming may be required.