Updates Archive - Chinchillas

Thanksgiving 2024

November 22, 2024

In this season we "fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty hand to heal the wounds of the nation, and to restore it..., to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union."

Mathias & R.E. Chapman Chinchilla Research

November 21, 2024

Almost a century ago, Chapman Chinchilla drafted what is perhaps the first research study of the domestic chinchilla. This historic account will be published in four parts during the winter of 2024-2025.

‘Angel’ G3 Royal Persian Angora Female Chinchilla

November 13, 2024

'Angel' Chinchillas.com Ambassador and Brytin Supermodel Now in Japan! See additional pictures on Chinchillas.com, or visit her on X

The elusive – and lucid – Blue Diamond chinchilla!

November 1, 2024

Litter mate siblings out of National 1st Place Blue Diamond female, just listed for sale. Learn more about Blue Diamond chinchillas.

TOV White G3 Royal Persian Angora Chinchilla

October 24, 2024

Light softly stirs, betwixt and between, A fell Hunter’s Moon and nigh Hallow’s Eve Happy Halloween 2024 from Chinchillas.com

Realizing Maximum Genetic Potential in the Chinchilla

October 23, 2024

The chinchilla pictured above weighs an impressive 1023 grams – even more notable for a recessive color mutation male. However, his condition is reflective of both his genetic potential and optimal living conditions

A Perspective on Locken Chinchillas

October 18, 2024

Dr. Jackie Cheung of Hong Kong shares his experience with the Locken chinchilla! Read A Perspective on Lockens

Pink White Royal Persian Angora Female Chinchilla w/ slight ‘Lion Mane’

October 2, 2024

The first homozygous Royal Persian Angora out of 'Veruka' to leave US shores, and being #2/5 See her grow up in pictures

Wrap-around Violet Royal Persian Angora kit

September 12, 2024

(pictured) Wrap-around violet Royal Persian Angora kit @ 1 mo. Respect for Life - raised without collars or runs

Original PSK Recessive Dwarf Chinchilla

September 9, 2024

Original PSK Recessive Dwarf Chinchilla (above) Historic photo of the original PSK mutant - circa 1995 This F0 mutant, a male, was born in approx. 1990 in Tehachapi, CA Read more about Dwarf

Tan Quasi Locken Male Chinchilla w/ White Underfur

September 6, 2024

Visit the Sales Gallery to see more pictures

Show Quality Dark Tan Female Chinchilla

August 26, 2024

Look for a select group of chinchillas being listed in the Sales Gallery this August & September

Brytin Professional Chinchilla Feed – Pet Fair Asia 2024

August 11, 2024

Don't miss Pet Fair Asia 2024! August 21-25 | Shanghai | Techlas booth E6N01 Brytin Professional Chinchilla Feed - Endorsed by Chinchillas.com

Mr. X and the Violet Chinchilla, the Story Concludes

August 8, 2024

"In my 42 years of breeding chinchillas, I have never been as high on an animal as with the Violet." -Lloyd Sullivan Mr. X and the Violet Chinchilla, Part 3 Now Live

A Kind of Magic – Imperial Magic

August 1, 2024

Seven years ago, the Royal Imperial Angora chinchilla made its debut on Chinchillas.com

Chinchilla Millennia

July 29, 2024

Chinchilla Millennia was crafted by the accomplished New York miniature sculpture artist Barbara Scott-Fisher, to commemorate the Millennial year...

Mas Amor!

July 25, 2024

'More Love' in the Flesh Beige ( royal persian angora carrier ) female kit born July 7, 2024

Simplicity – White Royal Persian Angora Chinchilla

July 20, 2024

Simplicity in character, in manners, in style; in all things the supreme excellence is simplicity. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Mr. X and the Violet Chinchilla, the Journey Continues

July 18, 2024

So on the night of October 5th 1975, 31 chinchillas left Rhodesia in a load of poultry... Mr. X and the Violet Chinchilla, Part 2 Now Live

Neubauer Line-bred Royal Persian Angora Chinchilla

July 8, 2024

After the 'Harvest Moon,' 'Eclipse' The second Royal Persian Angora kit produced from this successful cross...

Happy 4th of July 2024

July 1, 2024

And the star-spangled banner forever shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Mr. X and the Violet Chinchilla, Part 1 Now Live

June 26, 2024

"Most of us are familiar with the romantic tales associated with chinchillas as recorded in history books, prior to the turn of the century. What many do not know is the intrigue

Large Blocky TOV Beige ( Royal Persian Angora carrier ) Female Chinchilla

June 23, 2024

Type, substance, quality & pedigree; when there's no room for compromise TOV Beige ( Royal Persian Angora carrier ) female chinchilla 996 grams at 9.5 months of age

The Magic of Midsummer’s Eve 2024

June 16, 2024

Veruka is the Faerie-Queen, Her children dance on wilding green; A fleeting night mid-year will see; Whence twisted oak her minstrel be -indir cr Shakespeare

Large Blocky Herd Improvement Quality Pink White Male Chinchilla

June 15, 2024

New chinchillas being added to the Sales Gallery this summer See additional pictures

TOV Tan Royal Persian Angora Chinchilla w/ White Lion Mane

June 11, 2024

Little Lion! TOV Tan Royal Persian Angora kit at 3 months of age

Exceptional Violet & White Mosaic ( Royal Persian Angora carrier ) Female Chinchilla

June 4, 2024

Full siblings in Hong Kong and Japan...

The Elusive Mr. X and the Violet Chinchilla

May 31, 2024

Coming this Summer - The long lost story of The Elusive Mr. X and the Violet Chinchilla Exclusively on Chinchillas.com

Remembering Robert Gunning’s Contribution to the Black Velvet Chinchilla

May 24, 2024

In 2024 Lisa Paternoster, daughter of Robert Gunning, provided the following first hand account of her father’s contribution to the Black Velvet chinchilla...