2018年7月6日 · 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.

2023年4月6日 · 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.

2015年12月19日 · Find the color of your male rat at the top of the chart. Find the color of the female along the left hand side. Draw lines down the column from the male’s color, and across the row from the female’s. Where they intersect, is the color you should get in the litter.

Anyone working with rats can benefit from a general understanding of the study of inheritance for the appreciation of the many wonderful varieties that rats come in! Furthermore, an understanding of genetics will allow breeders to improve the health and longevity of their herd.

2024年6月16日 · Did you know that fancy rats do not only come in seven varieties, but also in tons of different colors? The American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association recognizes over 40 colors across 6 sections, as well as different markings 1. This article will give you a rundown of all the recognized colors and markings that can be found in pet rats. 1. Self Rats.

Eye color Chromosomes Resource page Contributors Home Variety list - colors Variety list - markings Variety list - coats Single dilutes Double dilutes Triple dilutes C locus Marking Coat ... Igloo Rats, 2024 Updated: Dec. 30 (2023) Agouti & non-agouti based

2025年1月7日 · Rats make for excellent pets and come in a variety or colors and patterns. Our guide explains the different breeds and color variations you might see.

2023年1月10日 · At present, all rats are shown in seven Varieties: STANDARD – With short, smooth, glossy hair. REX – With curly hair and curly whiskers. TAILLESS – Complete absence of a tail, similiar to the Manx cats. HAIRLESS – Complete absence of hair. SATIN – Thinner, longer coat, with a lustrous sheen. DUMBO – Larger ears set on the side of the head.

2023年9月22日 · 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 & Markings: Rats can have all sorts of colors and markings. It can be quite difficult to try to compare pictures and descriptions to your rat, since some of the colors look almost exactly the same.