Rats and Their Types, Colors, and Patterns (With Photos)
WEBApr 6, 2023 · Though your first choice of rat should be based on health and temperament, maybe you would like to get a certain type or color of rat, or maybe you already chose your rat and are interested to know what his unique coloring is.
16 Types of Pet Rats: Breeds, Colors & Patterns (With Pictures)
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Despite their differences, all domestic rats come from the brown rat, or Rattus norvegicus, and have a blunt nose, small eyes and ears, and a tail that is equally as long as their body, although some variants do feature a genetic variance such as hairless or even earless rats.
Rat Colors & Markings - Rocky Point Rattery
WEBRats to have a solid undercolor with silver-white tips to the hairs giving an overall heavily silvered look. Rats will also have a facial mask (darker muzzle and eye area). Coat to have a soft, silky feel with a sheen.
Rat Varieties Unraveled: Dive into Types & Colors of Rats - The Rat …
WEBSep 22, 2023 · Rat color patterns can be just as diverse as their hues. Hooded rats have a different color on their head and shoulders than on the rest of their body, while Berkshire rats have colored topcoats and white bellies.
Rat Colors – The Amazing Array Of Wonderful Shades - Squeaks …
WEBJul 6, 2018 · The rat’s color has two basic pigments, eumelanin (black/brown) and phaeomelanin (yellow/red) but there are many factors of influence for that color. The location of the gene on the chromosome (or locus), as well as polygenes, influence the exact shade that will appear on the resultant rat pup.
Pet Rat Colors, Coat Types & Markings: Different Varieties - Pet …
WEBJun 16, 2024 · 6 Fancy Rat Sections by Color & Body Markings 1. Self Rats. So-called “self” rats have a color that is even throughout their entire body, including the skin, feet, tail and ears 2. The most common self rat is the black rat, which has an evenly black coat, as the name suggests, and black eyes.
Fancy Rat Varieties: Fur Color, Eye Color, Coat Type, and Markings
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Fancy rats can be found in a wide array of colors. Most commonly, their fur is a solid color, or it might have hooded markings. Some fancy rats will retain the wild brown agouti color with three tones on a single hair; others have black-based hair …
RAT VARIETIES - onceuponamischief
WEBVarieties are broken down into different aspects- Color, Markings, Eye color, Ear type, Coat type, Size & Tail or Tailess. These can be mixed/matched in a huge list of varieties. When listing what a variety a rat is you would list each of these.
Fancy Rat Varieties and Colors: A Guide to Different Rat Types
WEBOct 16, 2023 · Fancy Rat Colors and Patterns. Now, let’s explore the captivating world of fancy rat colors and patterns: Solid Colors. Black: Black rats have a uniformly black coat, and their eyes are typically black or very dark. Blue: Blue rats possess a solid, slate-blue coat, with dark eyes that may appear ruby-like in certain lighting.
Types of Pet Rats: Their Different Coats and Colors
WEBMay 4, 2022 · While pet rats do not come in breeds the way cats and dogs do, the availability of colors, patterns, and body types are extensive. Consider the options available, determine the names you prefer, and choose …
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