How does the albino ferret's coloring contrast with patterns like Mitts or Blaze?
Answer
Albino is defined by total lack of color deposition, not localized white patches
While many ferret color patterns incorporate white markings, such as Mitts (white feet) or Blaze (a white facial stripe), these describe localized areas of white fur against a pigmented base. The albino ferret represents the extreme opposite end of the color spectrum. Its defining feature is the uniform, total absence of color deposition across the entire body coat, stemming from the failure to produce melanin, rather than possessing a specific base color modified by distinct white patches.
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