Spoiled Ratten Rattery
Markings
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Spoiled Ratten Rattery Markings
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Self-H/H No white on the rat-a perfect one will be colored all the way to its nails This is a marking pattern, actually lack of markings-applies to agouti and non-agouti varieties as well as merles, color points, etc. It has nothing to do with how many other colors (ticking, "heathering," merling, points) are in the rat's "base" color according to the standard for that color. An H/H should have no white markings (unless the rat is a white rat) though there are certainly mismarks in the fancy with a common one being white toes. To avoid confusion among the non-breeding fanciers, some clubs separate "solid" color selfs (basically, non-agouti colors) from the ticked, merled and color point selfs especially for showing purposes. This rat-a/a H/H RSA"Absence of white markings. The self rat shall be all one color with no white hairs. Color shall be to the skin unless otherwise dictated by color standard. Faults: white on toes. Disqualifications: white hairs on body." AFRMA"Entire body consists of the same uniform color." RatsPacNW"All one color, no white marks, hairs but will not be disqualified. White toes, hairs, will be counted against the rat when shown." |
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Berkshire-H/h Second pictured rat is not show-quality but shows that there is to be white on its underside A good berkshire's belly will be entirely white and its back entirely colored with an even line dividing them First rat-a/a H/h b/b Second rat-a/a H/h m/m RSA"To be symmetrically marked with as much white on the chest and belly as possible. There should be an even line between the top and bottom color clear-cut and without brindling. The white should be a pure clean white. White on tail extending up to, but not exceeding, half the length. White feet. Marking on forehead optional, can vary from spot to blaze. Blaze must conform to blaze standards and will be shown in the blazed classes. The body shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"Berkshire rats may be shown in any recognized color. The top color is to be judged as to the recognized color. Distinctive markings are the colored top with a completely white belly and white feet and tail, with a small white spot between the ears. There should be an even line between the top and bottom color. The white markings should be a pure clean white." RatsPacNW"White belly extending down legs and neck (no color on the underside) white feet and white tail to 1/2 it's length. Head spot or blaze is preferred but not required." NFRS"To be symmetrically marked, with as much white on the chest and belly as possible. The white shall not extend up the sides of the body, the edges shall be clear cut and devoid of brindling. Back feet to be white to the ankle, forelegs to be white to half the leg. Tail to be white to half its length. The body colour shall conform to the recognised colour variety. The white area shall be pure and devoid of any colour or staining. A white spot on the forehead is desirable." |
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English-Irish-H/h and modifiers Rat is colored except for a white equilateral triangle on its chest, and possibly, white on its feet In the UK, this marking is called "Irish" This rat-a/a H/h RSA"White equilateral triangle on chest with front feet white and back feet white to half their length. The triangle on chest to be of good size, clear and devoid of brindling, not to extend in a streak down the belly but occupying all the space between the front legs. The body shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"White equilateral triangle on chest with front feet white and back feet white to half their length. The triangle on chest to be of good size, clear and devoid of brindling, not to extend in a streak down the belly but occupying all the space between the front legs. The body color shall conform to a recognized color." RatsPacNW"Triangle of white between front legs that points down. Usually seen with two front white feet, ok to have white on back feet feet/toes and small white tail tip." NFRS"White equilateral triangle on chest with front feet white and back feet white to half their length. The triangle to be of good size, clear cut and devoid of brindling, not to extend in a streak down the belly but to occupy all the space between the front legs. The body colour shall conform to a recognised colour variety." |
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Irish-H/h and modifiers White marking on lower abdomen, usually round Pictured rat's marking is too small, and he has a merle marking just above it. He also does not have enough white on his feet This rat-a/a H/h m/m RSA"White marking on lower abdomen with four white feet and a white tail tip. The marking shall be pure clean white, of moderate size and as even in shape as possible, not extending onto the legs, sides or chest. The tail shall be tipped in white no more than one-fourth it’s total length. The body shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"Irish rats may be shown in any recognized color. The top color is to be judged as to the respective color. Distinctive markings are the white underside, with four white feet and a white tail tip. The under marking should be a pure clean white, of moderate size and as even in shape as possible, not extending onto the legs, sides or chest. The white feet should resemble the stops on a Dutch rabbit. The tail should be colored for most of its length, with a white tip of no more than one-fourth of its total length." RatsPacNW"(American Irish) White spot on belly of even size, white feet and white tip tail to 1/4 it's length. Four white feet to ankle stops." |
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Banded-H/h and modifiers Like berkshire, but white goes up farther Pictured rat also has a blaze May have increased incidence of megacolon This rat-a/a H/h g/g RSA"The banded rat shall have as symmetrical of markings as possible. The chest, belly, sides and all legs should be completely white. Color will not extend under the jaw line (white chin). The band of color continues from the pigmented area of the head onto the shoulders, the back and part of the hips, being of even width at all points. The band width will be approximately 2 inches wide on rats of standard stature. Generally speaking, the band should be as wide as the head is. Demarcation between white belly and top color shall be as even and clean cut as possible. A white tail tip to extend no farther than 1/4th its length. Legs and feet white. The color shall conform to a recognized color. Blazes permissible and will conform to the blazed standards and be shown in blazed classes." RatsPacNW"Color covering head, down shoulders in a wide spine/body mark down through tail. Mark should be at least as wide as the shoulders. The underside of the rat, including the head will be white. Blazes are accepted and preferred." |
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Variegated-H/h and modifiers Rat is colored over head and shoulders but has spotting on its back and sides with a white belly Related to dalmatian Pictured rat also has a large headspot This rat-a/a H/h RSA"The head and shoulders to be of any distinct color with white marking on forehead. Marking on forehead required, can vary from spot to blaze. Blaze to conform to blaze standards and will be shown in blazed classes. The variegation to cover the body from the shoulders to the tail including the sides. The tail shall have spots of color as well. The color to conform to any recognized color. Belly color to be white, devoid of creamy tinge or staining. The color shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"The head and shoulders to be of any recognized color with a white blaze on the forehead. The variegation to cover the body from the shoulders to the tail including the sides and tail. Belly fur to be white, devoid of creamy tinge or staining." RatsPacNW"Will have a colored head and shoulders, numerous small color spots on shoulders, sides and tail. Has a white belly and head spot." NFRS"The head and shoulders to be of a distinct colour with a white spot or blaze on the forehead. Where a spot is present this should be centrally placed on the forehead, round or oval in shape and no bigger than the rat's eye. Blazes are a wedge shaped symmetrical blaze of white starting at the nose and extending up the face to the forehead. The blaze to cover the whisker bed and taper to a fine point midway between the eyes and the ears. Markings not to extend onto the cheeks or the eyes. The rest of the upper portion (back, sides and tail) of the rat's body to be white, evenly marked with patches and flecks of distinct colour, the colour to conform to a recognised colour variety. Underside (including belly, chest and throat) to be white, devoid of creamy tinge or staining." |
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Dalmatian Like variegated, but there is no hood and rat is also spotted on its head Related to variegated Often has alot of silvering, apparently related to the gene Pictured rats are not very good examples-the first doesn't have enough spots on her back, and the second has too much color and not enough good, even spotting These rats-a/a H/h RSA"Color splashes/spots over a white background, free from any solid clear-cut markings. The splashes should be numerous and ragged in outline, but approximately equal in size and well distributed over the entire body. The tail shall have spots of color as well. The color shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"Dalmatian rats may be shown in any recognized color. Markings will be similar to the Variegated mice with color splashes/spots on a white background, and free from any solid clear-cut markings. The splashes should be numerous and ragged in outline, but approximately equal in size, and well distributed over the entire body." RatsPacNW"Numerous color spots on a white body. May not have full colored head but may have spots on head." |
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Hooded-h/h Rat has color over its head, shoulders, neck and chest and an even line of color going down its spine all the way to the tail This rat-a/a h/h RSA"The sides, legs and feet should be a pure, clean white free from spots or brindling. The hood should cover the head, neck and shoulders without a break, showing no white on the head, throat or chin, and should run in an even line around the body. The spine line should extend in an unbroken line from the hood to the tail, be of moderate width and be free of ragged edges or brindling. The tail should be colored at the base, then white to the end. The color shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"Hooded rats may be shown in any recognized color. The sides, legs and feet should be a pure clean white, free from spots or brindling. The hood should cover the head, neck and shoulders without a break, showing no white on the throat or chin, and should run in an even line around the body. The spine marking should extend in an unbroken line from the hood to the tail, be of moderate width, and be free of ragged edges or brindling. The tail should be colored at the base, then white to the end." RatsPacNW"Has a colored hood that covers the head, neck, chest, and shoulders the body to be white with a spine mark that extends from the hood to the tail. The stripe should be even and unbroken." NFRS"The hood shall be unbroken, covering the head, throat, chest and shoulders, except in the case of light coloured hooded varieties where a pale coloured throat and chest is permissible. The hood shall be continuous with the saddle spinal stripe which should extend down the spine to the tail, with as much of the tail as possible being coloured. The saddle width shall be a quarter to half an inch in length (nearer one quarter) - it must be as even as possible and unbroken. The edges of the hood and saddle shall be clear cut and devoid of brindling. The white area shall be pure and devoid of any yellowish tinge or staining." |
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Bareback-h/h and modifiers Like hooded but without the spine line This rat-a/a h/h g/g RSA"To be marked similar to a hooded rat without the spine line. The back, sides, legs and feet should be a pure, clean white, free from spots or brindling. The hood should cover the head, neck and shoulders without a break, showing no white on the head, throat or chin, and should run in an even line around the body. The color shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"Bareback rats may be shown in any recognized color and will have markings like the Hooded rat but without a spine marking. The back, sides, legs, and feet should be a pure, clean white, free from spots or brindling. The hood should cover the head, neck and shoulders without a break, showing no white on top of head, throat or chin, and should run in an even line around the body." RatsPacNW"Similar to hooded but NO stripe, no spotting on back." NFRS"The hood shall be unbroken, covering the head, throat, chest and shoulders, except in the case of light coloured bareback varieties where a pale coloured throat is permissible. The remainder of the body to be white. The edges of the hood shall be clear cut and devoid of brindling. The white area shall be pure and devoid of any yellowish tinge or staining." |
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Capped Modifiers on hooded locus or recessive spotting This rat-a/a h/h (and modifiers) RSA"The body should be a pure clean white, free from spots or brindling, with a colored head. The color should be confined to the head area only, not appearing on the throat. The cap should be free of ragged edges or brindling, follow the line of the lower jawbone in an even line and not extend past the ears. The color shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"Capped rats may be shown in any recognized color. The body should be a pure clean white, free from spots or brindling, with a colored head. The color should be confined to the head area only, not appearing on the throat area. The cap should be free of ragged edges or brindling, follow the line of the lower jawbone in an even line and not extend past the ears." RatsPacNW"Cap on head not to go past the ears or throat. White body, no blaze." NFRS"The colour not to extend past the ears and to follow the line of the lower jaw bone, it should not extend under the chin. A white blaze or spot on the face, and the rest of the body white. Colour to conform to a recognised colour variety. White area should be pure and devoid of yellowish tinge and staining." |
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Masked Thought to be a variation of BEW or patched This rat-A/- RSA"The body is to be a pure, clean white, free from spots or brindling. A colored mask to cover the face, to include just around the eyes and above the nose, not to extend down the sides of the face onto the muzzle or under the chin. The color shall conform to a recognized color." AFRMA"Masked rats may be shown in any recognized color. The body is to be a pure, clean white, free from spots or brindling. A colored mask to cover the face, to include just around the eyes and above the nose, not to extend down the sides of the face onto the jowls or under the chin." RatsPacNW"Mask covering face and eyes only, white body." |
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Blazed Blaze can be a neat wedge going from the nose to just before the ears or it can be a line, like a bolt of lightning Blazes can be seen on rats of almost all markings-berkshire, hooded, bareback, etc. Sometimes will have odd-eyes May have increased incidence of megacolon In the UK, these are shown as blazed berkshires known as "Badger" This rat-a/a RSA"Blazed shall come in two types: wedge and non-wedge. Blazed rats shall only be shown in berkshire, variegated or banded patterns. Wedge blazes shall begin at the nose tip to include the whisker beds and come to an even point in the center of the face, not extending beyond the ears. Blaze not to include cheeks or eyes. Non-wedge blazes must begin at the nose and must include, to some degree, the middle of the face. Not to extend beyond the ears." AFRMA"Blazed rats may be shown only in berkshire or variegated classes in any recognized color. A wedge shaped blaze of white should run from muzzle to ears including the whisker beds, tapering to a fine point at the ears. Other markings as for respective pattern." NFRS"Badger-as much of the underside of the rat as possible to be white, including belly, chest, throat and underside of the legs, the white not to extend up the sides of the body. Back feet to be white to the ankle, forelegs to be white to the elbow. Tail to be white to half its length. The body colour shall conform to a recognised colour variety. The white area shall be pure and devoid of any colour or staining. The defining feature of this variety is the blaze. This is to be a wedge shaped symmetrical blaze of white starting at the nose and extending up the face to the forehead. The blaze to cover the whisker bed and taper to a fine point midway between the eyes and the ears. Markings not to extend onto the cheeks or the eyes." |
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Cap/stripe Nicknamed "Collared" in some parts of the US Rat will have a cap on its head, may be split by blaze or other white marking, and a stripe down its back May have increased incidence of megacolon This rat-a/a m/m RatsPacNW"Cap on head with a uniform, unconnected stripe on back which does not touch the tail. Blazes are accepted but it is preferred that the cap not be split." |
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Patched Spot on the face May have increased incidence of megacolon This rat-a/a m/m |
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Downunder Originated in Australia, imported to the United States in December of 2002 by Rat Genesis Hooded, variegated or berkshire with markings on back and belly Pictured rat is Australian mink-not US mink RSA-provisional "Downunder Berkshire-The rat shall have a solid body color on top, with a colored belly stripe covering the white Berkshire belly, and be as symmetrical as possible. There should be as much white dappling and spotting as possible, extending up the sides from the white Berkshire belly edges and running full length between the front and rear legs on each side. The belly stripe is to be a connected and continuous stripe of color, extending from the colored area beneath the throat all the way to, and filling the area between the back legs. The chest and belly should be completely colored. The demarcation between the white side markings and the belly color shall be as even, symmetrical and cleanly cut as possible. The colored belly should not contain any white spots. The back legs should have white socks to the ankle, and the front legs should have white socks to mid leg. The tail should have a white tip. The color is to conform to color standards, with Agouti based animals having paler belly stripes. Faults: uneven belly markings and side markings; white markings on belly; color on feet, white chin or head spot; missing white tail tip, excepting in pink eye and ruby eye varieties. Disqualifications: lack of belly stripe, white Berkshire belly not visible around belly stripe. Downunder Hooded-The marking should include all of the head, throat and shoulders, and there should be a connected and continuous stripe of color extending from the colored area between the shoulders all the way to and including as much of the tail as possible. The stripe should measure 1 inch or slightly wider, and be in proportion to the rat, tapering slightly at the base of the tail to avoid coloring the back legs. The colored stripe should be complete, unbroken and run straight down the line of the spine without curves, being symmetrical on each side, and devoid of brindling or jagged edges. The back legs and feet are to be totally white. The front legs and feet are to be white to at least to mid leg, and preferably all the way to the body without disrupting the hood pigment over the shoulders. The belly stripe should be a connected and continuous stripe of color extending from the colored area beneath the throat all the way to and filling the area between the back legs. The chest and belly should be completely colored. The demarcation between white sides and belly color should be as even, symmetrical and cleanly cut as possible. The color should not extend up the sides and not contain any white spots. The sides are to be white and free of color spots, and the color is to conform to color standards, with Agouti based animals having paler belly stripes. Faults: uneven, lopsided, narrow, broken or brindled stripe, uneven or brindled hood, color on legs, white marking on head, face or chin, colored spots elsewhere on the body or white spots on the stomach. Disqualifications: no stripe down spine, no stripe down belly; obvious and conspicuous spots which detract from the appearance of the overall coat pattern. Downunder Variegated-The back hood is to be as broken up as possible, giving the effect of spotting all over the back with side spotting. Sides are to be white with as many color spots as possible and be evenly distributed. The color should include all of the head, throat and shoulders with splashes of color over the back and sides. There should be a white spot or stripe on the forehead which is even, symmetrical, cleanly cut and not touching the eyes. The back legs and feet are to be totally white or white with colored spots. The front legs and feet are to be white to at least the mid leg, or white with colored spots, preferably all the way to the body without disrupting the hood pigment over the shoulders. The tail color is to be spotted. The belly stripe should be a connected and continuous stripe of color, extending from the colored area beneath the throat all the way to, and filling the area between the back legs. The chest and belly should be completely colored. The demarcation between white sides and belly color shall be as even, symmetrical and clean cut as possible except where intercepting a spot. The belly color should not extend up the sides and not contain any white spots. The sides are to be white with as many color spots as possible and be evenly distributed. The color is to conform to the color standards, with agouti-based animals having paler belly stripes. Faults: broken belly stripe; obvious back stripe, or back stripe not broken enough; back spots not evenly distributed from head to tail; missing color spots on tail; lack of headspot or stripe. Disqualifications: lack of belly stripe; solid stripe down spine; broken belly stripe." |
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