Mice

Scientific Name Mus musculus (specific strain) Common Name Hairless Mouse Care Level Intermediate to Advanced Lifespan 1-3 years Adult Size 2.5-3.5 inches (excluding tail) Diet Omnivorous Origin Result of genetic mutation Temperament Curious, Social History & Domestication The Hairless mouse is not a product of nature in the traditional sense, but rather a result of human intervention and genetic mutation. […]

Scientific Name Mus musculus frizzie Common Name Frizzie Mouse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 1-2 years Adult Size 2.5-3.5 inches (excluding tail) Diet Omnivorous Origin Result of selective breeding Temperament Curious, Social History & Domestication The journey of the Frizzie mouse from the wild to our homes is a fascinating tale of human curiosity and nature’s wonders. Frizzie mice, with their […]

Scientific Name Mus musculus rex Common Name Rex Mouse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 1-3 years Adult Size 2.5-4 inches (excluding tail) Diet Omnivorous Origin Result of selective breeding Temperament Social, Curious History & Domestication The Rex mouse, like many of its specialized breed counterparts, originates from the world of controlled and selective breeding. These mice, with their unique curly coat […]

Scientific Name Mus musculus satin Common Name Satin Mouse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 1-3 years Adult Size 2.5-4 inches (excluding tail) Diet Omnivorous Origin Result of selective breeding Temperament Social, Curious History & Domestication The history of the satin mouse, much like other specialized breeds of pet mice, stems from selective breeding practices. Bred primarily for its unique coat quality, […]

Scientific Name Mus musculus longhair Common Name Long-haired Mouse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 1-3 years Adult Size 2.7-4.2 inches (excluding tail) Diet Omnivorous Origin Result of selective breeding Temperament Social, Curious, Somewhat timid History & Domestication The long-haired mouse isn’t a product of natural evolution but a direct result of human intervention through selective breeding. Fascinated by genetic variations, enthusiasts […]

Scientific Name Mus musculus Common Name Short-haired Mouse Care Level Easy Lifespan 1-3 years Adult Size 2.5-4 inches (excluding tail) Diet Omnivorous Origin Asia, Europe Temperament Social, Active, Curious History & Domestication The story of the Short-haired Mouse, scientifically known as Mus musculus, is deeply intertwined with the history of human civilization. Originating in the grasslands of Asia and Europe, […]