fancy rat
Bred pet rodent
A fancy rat is a domesticated brown rat kept as a pet, bred for temperament and appearance rather than laboratory use. "Fancy" here means bred by enthusiasts (as in "cat fancy"), not elegant.
Fancy rats come in various coat colors, patterns, and textures—dumbo ears, rex coats, hairless varieties.
They're social, trainable, and typically live two to three years.
Slang for fool
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- hoodedHaving a fabric headpiece
- albinoOne without melanin
- variegatedMarked with different colors
hairless · siamese · blue · agouti · standard · velveteen · breeding · selective breeding
Gnawing mammal order
- whiskersFacial sensory hairs
- tailRear animal appendage
- incisorsFront cutting teeth
- gnawingPersistent biting action
nocturnal · omnivore · furry · mammal · scent marking · boggling · grooming · lifespan
Barred confinement structure
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- wheelRotating circular frame
- treatsSnacks given as rewards
- water bottleContainer for drinking liquid
toys · grooming · nibbling · squeaking · harness · leash · hammock · hideout
Forming close connections
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- playfulInclined toward fun
- trustConfidence in another
- socialConcerning community life
empathy · loyalty · friendship · attachment · gentle · cherished · beloved · interaction
Able to be taught
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- mazePuzzle of passages
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- memoryMind's retention capacity
tricks · cognition · smart · agility course · clicker training · name recognition · litter training · fetch
dumbo
Slang for fool
variegated · hairless · siamese · blue · agouti · standard · velveteen · breeding · selective breeding · genetics
rodent
Gnawing mammal order
gnawing · nocturnal · omnivore · furry · mammal · scent marking · boggling · grooming · lifespan · respiratory
cage
Barred confinement structure
water bottle · toys · grooming · nibbling · squeaking · harness · leash · hammock · hideout · enrichment
bonding
Forming close connections
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- playfulInclined toward fun
- trustConfidence in another
social · empathy · loyalty · friendship · attachment · gentle · cherished · beloved · interaction · nurturing
trainable
Able to be taught
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- mazePuzzle of passages
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
memory · tricks · cognition · smart · agility course · clicker training · name recognition · litter training · fetch · obstacle course
fancy ratbrown rat
Common commensal rodent species
sewer rat · Norway rat · street rat · black rat · wild
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