The Rat, commonly known as the pet rat or fancy rat, originates from the domesticated form of the brown rat (*Rattus norvegicus*). In the UK, they are popular companions valued for their intelligence and sociable nature. Physically, rats come in various varieties including distinct coat colors such as black, beige, and chocolate, as well as patterns like hooded, Berkshire, and blazed. Notably, the dumbo rat variety is distinguished by its large, low-set ears, giving it a unique appearance. Temperament-wise, rats are friendly, curious, and highly social animals that thrive best when kept in pairs or groups. They exhibit no temperament difference tied to their variety; rather, personality is shaped by upbringing and environment. These pets are suitable for owners seeking engaging, interactive companions but require regular handling and stimulation. Care involves maintaining a clean cage, balanced diet, and ensuring social interaction. When looking for pet rats for sale in the UK, opting for reputable breeders or rescues is crucial to avoid less suitable feeder rats. Overall, the fancy rat is an affectionate and intelligent pet choice for those ready to provide proper care and companionship.

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I have a litter of blue x roan babies available, both and girls. They are all dumbo and have been handled regularly and are very friendly. They would be a perfect companion and are ready to leave to a good home

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Experience breeder located in Walsall have been breeding for over a decade now 🐭 4 ladies left looking for there forever homes! Next litter available to reserve next week I have both males and females looking for there forever homes ready to reserved now ❤️ ready to leave around the 24th of March I enjoy breeding the perfect pet for all ages, my babies are well han

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I have for sale a variety of dwarf rats from recent pairings. Both sexes are available. Colours include; Russian blue, British blue, cinnamon, black/marten, chocolate, agouti, fawn, silverfawn, roan etc. Self and marked available, some naked/hairless. Velveteen in the near future. Some are ready immediately and others over the coming weeks. Please message to find out mo
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I have a litter of beautiful baby rats. I only have 2 girls the rest were all chunky lovely boys!! They are doing amazing and I think this is the cuddliest little group I’ve ever had (and that’s sayin
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I have a litter of Rats they are very cute and are being played with and handled every day, they are all Hooded Black/Blue or Agouti some are Rex Voat some Smooth and also Dumbos and Top eared Curren

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ONLY BOYS 1,5 AND 7 NOW AVAILABLE (WOULD LIKE ALL 3 TO GO TOGETHER ALL OTHERS ARE RESERVED . Very tame, used to children and handled daily. They are very loving nature and very curious too. They mak

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Our next litters are due at the end of April Experienced and new rat owners welcome Photos of the pups will be sent regularly so our families can watch them grow , happy to give any advice on care

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***Stunning Tame and Loving Natured Baby Rats *** **Stunning Varieties of colours available **Boys and girls available **We have spent hours of our time socialising our babies making them perfect

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Hi my names Casspian I’m roughly 1 and half unfortunately Cass is a lone rat he’s a foodie and is more of a people person can be a be panicked by picking up just due to the lack of picking up in his

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Final pair of male dwarfs Must go as a pair reduced to £50 for the pair . Hiya and thank you for looking at my advert. I'll have surplus babies available for new homes very soon! Not available to l

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** AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION JAN 10th 2026** Dumbo Rex and straight coat Rex rats available for reservation All of our rats are raised in our family home around children and are well handled before

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Please read ad fully, babies ready to leave 24 April 2026 Dumbo's £20 All rats are handled daily by family so that they are ready for homes. More pictures and videos can be requested and regular up

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Experience breeder located in Walsall have been breeding for many years 🐭 4 males and 4 females left looking for there forever homes ready to leave now ❤️ I enjoy breeding the perfect pet for all a

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ALL ARE NOW RESERVED..... Born 16/02/2026 will be 6weeks on 30/03/2026. Very tame, used to children and handled daily. They are very loving nature and very curious too. They make great pets for all ag

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🐀 Sweet Baby Rats Looking for Loving Homes 🏡 🐀 Our gorgeous litter of 13 baby rats will be ready to leave for their forever homes from 9th March 💛 • 6 boys and 7 girls available• A mix of Rex an

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I have had a new litter of baby rats they were born end of February 2026 they are 8 weeks now (18/3/26). I have both male and female available. I have 8 dumbo and 10 top eared. They are ready to leave

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We have some baby rats available from 29th March onwards from our breeding programmes including a small number of pocket sized dwarf rats. They are lively and inquisitive and used to being handled. Ou

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NOW READY FOR RESERVE! Must leave in pairs or groups £25 each Handled from birth daily to ensure they are tempered correctly 3 litters Ready to leave end of April Please message for more inf

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UPDATED 29/03/26 ~ WAITING LIST OPEN Aphrodite (pictured 1st) Babies born: 29/03/26 Penelope (pictured 2nd) Babies born: 30/03/26 Dad is Russian Blue Berkshire, Rex and Dumbo I will be expecting m
It is generally recommended to get at least two rats rather than just one, as rats are highly social animals and thrive with companionship. A single rat can become lonely and depressed without a cage mate, so having two rats ensures they support each other's social needs.