We have now experienced  Max factor with some of the Netherland Dwarfs we brought in. Not a pleasant experience and for that reason we decided to stop breeding our otter Nethies. A carrier is often prized by some exhibitors around the world, as it exhibits longer fur between the ears giving the appearance of a larger head.

 
The Max factor gene is a recessive gene. The kit that exhibit the double dose of this gene often have fully open eye(s) or sometimes just partially open, even a slit (sometimes one can see fur stuck to the eye) Open eyes however slight/severe will lead to blindness.

The limbs are deformed, twisted or splayed.

The feet appear to resemble flippers, sometimes webbed and occasionally a dew claw may be present on the hind leg(s)

 
The fur has spiked or very soft long appearance due to the lack of guard hairs.