By Karen Robbins. The ASPCA recommends a minimum cage size of 2′ x 2′ x 2′ (60cm x 60cm x60cm) for two rats. Pattern: Berkshire, Irish Berkshire, Variegated Berkshire, Opossum, Hooded, Variegated Hooded, Blaze (wedge blaze and crooked blaze), BEW (black eyed white), … Most pets arrive at shelters because the owner had to move, could no longer afford the pet, had a death in the family, or simply gave up the responsibly of being a care taker for a Rat. These rats owe their distinctive ears to a recessive gene called the dmbo gene. What has your experience of owning a Dumbo been? So I went and got two more “males”… Again, didn’t check. Rex fur is fur that is curly. These researchers found a range of behaviors from playful nipping to more aggressive biting. Including a comprehensive guide to Dumbo rats as pets, Dumbo rat health and where to find adorable little baby Dumbo kittens. 1 Genotype 2 Fenotype 2.1 Standaard 2.2 Wavy 2.3 Kale plekken 3 Gallerij De gencode van rexbeharing wordt meestal als REre geschreven, … It is unlikely that they will show a worrying amount of aggression to any pals in their cage. This article has been extensively revised in 2019. Any unusual lumps should be checked out by a vet right away. a rat can have Dumbo ears and a Rex coat, it's not one or the other. If you think your rat smells, make sure his cage is clean. They tend to be ill educated and do not care for the animals properly. Most domestic rats live in quite small spaces so it’s vital that its kept as clean as possible. In short, the answer is no. Dumbo rat is standard furred, while the mate is a simple rex (full coat, only 1 rexed parent). Since they need company in their new homes, and siblings are less likely to fight than unrelated rats, some breeders insist on selling baby rats in pairs. Rex rats were first bred in 1976, in England. Baby rats are called kittens. History doesn’t record the first Dumbo, but anecdotal evidence suggests the dmbo mutation first popped up somewhere in northwest America. Quality pet rat breeders hold and heap love on the baby rats when they are 3-6 weeks old. Rat adoption is a wonderful way to provide a Rat a second chance and caring environment. a Dumbo rat is a fancy rat with round, low set ears. That said, rats are rarely expensive to buy, because they are such prolific breeders. Dumbo is double rexed, and mate is double rexed. It depends on the rexing lineage. Honestly, feeder breeders MIGHT be a step up from pet shops, to be honest! Les rats Dumbo peuvent être de la taille d’un rat nain, pesant environ la moitié d’un kilogramme, jusqu’au plus gros rat domestique de taille standard, à environ 1 kilogramme. Chèrry liefs Tilburg. //