{"id":184406,"date":"2022-07-18T11:07:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:07:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:07:03","slug":"what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"What breed of rat is best as a pet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_breed_of_rat_is_best_as_a_pet\" title=\"What breed of rat is best as a pet?\">What breed of rat is best as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_are_the_different_types_of_pet_rats\" title=\"What are the different types of pet rats?\">What are the different types of pet rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Are_pet_rats_cuddly\" title=\"Are pet rats cuddly?\">Are pet rats cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_is_the_largest_pet_rat_breed\" title=\"What is the largest pet rat breed?\">What is the largest pet rat breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Do_male_or_female_rats_make_better_pets\" title=\"Do male or female rats make better pets?\">Do male or female rats make better pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Are_rats_one_of_the_best_pets\" title=\"Are rats one of the best pets?\">Are rats one of the best pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_rat_breeds_make_good_pets\" title=\"What rat breeds make good pets?\">What rat breeds make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_is_the_friendliest_rodent_pet\" title=\"What is the friendliest rodent pet?\">What is the friendliest rodent pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_is_the_best_type_of_pet_rat\" title=\"What is the best type of pet rat?\">What is the best type of pet rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_type_of_rats_are_pet_rats\" title=\"What type of rats are pet rats?\">What type of rats are pet rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_is_the_most_common_type_of_pet_rat\" title=\"What is the most common type of pet rat?\">What is the most common type of pet rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#How_many_different_breeds_of_rats_are_there\" title=\"How many different breeds of rats are there?\">How many different breeds of rats are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Are_pet_rats_affectionate\" title=\"Are pet rats affectionate?\">Are pet rats affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Is_it_OK_to_kiss_your_pet_rat\" title=\"Is it OK to kiss your pet rat?\">Is it OK to kiss your pet rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Why_are_pet_rats_so_friendly\" title=\"Why are pet rats so friendly?\">Why are pet rats so friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Do_my_pet_rats_love_me\" title=\"Do my pet rats love me?\">Do my pet rats love me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Can_you_have_a_pet_giant_rat\" title=\"Can you have a pet giant rat?\">Can you have a pet giant rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_is_the_biggest_rat\" title=\"What is the biggest rat?\">What is the biggest rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_are_big_pet_rats_called\" title=\"What are big pet rats called?\">What are big pet rats called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Do_male_or_female_rats_smell_more\" title=\"Do male or female rats smell more?\">Do male or female rats smell more?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Are_male_rats_cuddly\" title=\"Are male rats cuddly?\">Are male rats cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#What_type_of_rat_makes_the_best_pet\" title=\"What type of rat makes the best pet?\">What type of rat makes the best pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Are_rats_the_best_pet\" title=\"Are rats the best pet?\">Are rats the best pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Are_rats_the_cleanest_pets\" title=\"Are rats the cleanest pets?\">Are rats the cleanest pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-rat-is-best-as-a-pet\/#Why_are_rats_not_good_pets\" title=\"Why are rats not good pets?\">Why are rats not good pets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_rat_is_best_as_a_pet\"><\/span>What breed of rat is best as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Dumbo rat is the most popular variety today thanks to its namesake featured in the 2019 Disney movie, Robbins said. A well-bred rat will be kind of like a well-bred dog, said Chronister, who now breeds rats as a hobby and owns Dumbo rats. They will be friendly. They will be curious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_pet_rats\"><\/span>What are the different types of pet rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The seven varieties are: <b>Standard, Rex, Tailless, Hairless, Satin, Dumbo, and Bristle Coat. This means that pet rats come in an amazing array of different looks. Rat breeding is sometimes referred to as the rat fancy, so pet rats are sometimes called fancy rats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pet_rats_cuddly\"><\/span>Are pet rats cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are very social and love to hang out with human family members on the couch or on peoples&#8217; shoulders or in their laps. They will even try to groom their human companions as if these people were other rats in their rat pack. Pet rats love the warmth and contact of their caretakers and are actually <b>very cuddly!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_pet_rat_breed\"><\/span>What is the largest pet rat breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Description. The <b>Gambian pouched rat is native to Africa and is the world&#8217;s largest rat, reaching up to 9 pounds. The average size is 3 pounds, measuring 20-35 inches from the head to the tip of the tail. The body is gray to brown in color, with a lighter belly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_or_female_rats_make_better_pets\"><\/span>Do male or female rats make better pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Always adopt the same sex, so you don&#8217;t end up with babies. It&#8217;s always best to adopt littermates when possible. Gender: Although all rats have individual personalities, <b>females tend to be smaller, more active, and playful, while males are often larger, more mellow, and snuggly<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_rats_one_of_the_best_pets\"><\/span>Are rats one of the best pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rats can make great pets! Rats are easy to care for, have very little odor, and they rarely bite. They are affectionate and intelligent animals that often will bond quickly with their owners and easily learn new tricks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_rat_breeds_make_good_pets\"><\/span>What rat breeds make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 7 Types of Pet Rat Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Rat.<\/li>\n<li>Rex Rat.<\/li>\n<li>Manx Rat.<\/li>\n<li>Sphynx Rat.<\/li>\n<li>Satin Rat.<\/li>\n<li>Dumbo Rat.<\/li>\n<li>Bristle Coat Rat.<\/li>\n<li>Topaz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_rodent_pet\"><\/span>What is the friendliest rodent pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The friendliest rodents are either <b>gerbils or rats, while hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils are the most popular. We feel that gerbils as the best rodent pet for children. They don&#8217;t smell, and they&#8217;re small, playful, and fluffy. Gerbils are intelligent small pets that can be trained to do tricks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_type_of_pet_rat\"><\/span>What is the best type of pet rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Dumbo rat is the most popular variety today thanks to its namesake featured in the 2019 Disney movie, Robbins said. A well-bred rat will be kind of like a well-bred dog, said Chronister, who now breeds rats as a hobby and owns Dumbo rats. They will be friendly. They will be curious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_rats_are_pet_rats\"><\/span>What type of rats are pet rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most pet rats are actually a type of rat called a <b>Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus). Other names for a Norway rat are common rat, brown rat, street rat, sewer rat, Hanover rat, Norwegian rat, or wharf rat. A Norway rat body is typically nine to eleven inches long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_type_of_pet_rat\"><\/span>What is the most common type of pet rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>fancy rat<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_different_breeds_of_rats_are_there\"><\/span>How many different breeds of rats are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) there are <b>more than 60 species of rat, which means they come in all sizes. They are typically 5 inches (12 centimeters), or longer, according to Encyclopedia Britannica.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pet_rats_affectionate\"><\/span>Are pet rats affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rat Are Social Animals 2 They become attached to other rats and recognize their own family members but <b>rats also easily bond with their human owners and make for affectionate pets. Pet rats enjoy being stroked by their owners and sometimes even enjoy a gentle massage, a scratch behind the ears, or a simple tickle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_kiss_your_pet_rat\"><\/span>Is it OK to kiss your pet rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Do not kiss, nuzzle, or hold rats close to your face. This can startle your rats and also increase your chances of being bitten. Bites can spread germs and can make you sick. You don&#8217;t have to touch pet rats to get sick from their germs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_pet_rats_so_friendly\"><\/span>Why are pet rats so friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rats can make great pets! Rats are easy to care for, have very little odor, and they rarely bite. <b>They are affectionate and intelligent animals that often will bond quickly with their owners and easily learn new tricks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_my_pet_rats_love_me\"><\/span>Do my pet rats love me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your rat is interested in maintaining physical contact with you, it means they love and trust you. You may see them follow you around the house, seek your attention by standing on two legs in front of you, or invite you to play together. They all mean they like to spend time with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_pet_giant_rat\"><\/span>Can you have a pet giant rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gambian pouched rats make interesting, intelligent, and playful pets. They also are fairly quiet and don&#8217;t take up a massive amount of space. However, their diet can be complicated because there aren&#8217;t commercial foods made especially for them. And they need a lot of attention to keep them tame.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_rat\"><\/span>What is the biggest rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Dumbo rat is the most popular variety today thanks to its namesake featured in the 2019 Disney movie, Robbins said. A well-bred rat will be kind of like a well-bred dog, said Chronister, who now breeds rats as a hobby and owns Dumbo rats. They will be friendly. They will be curious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_big_pet_rats_called\"><\/span>What are big pet rats called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gambian pouched rat<\/b>Order:RodentiaFamily:NesomyidaeGenus:CricetomysSpecies:C. gambianus10 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_or_female_rats_smell_more\"><\/span>Do male or female rats smell more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, <b>male rats are more a culprit for smells than females. Male rat&#8217;s urine is much more potent and they tend to scent mark around cages meaning the urine can be anywhere and on anything! This makes daily cleaning much harder to manage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_male_rats_cuddly\"><\/span>Are male rats cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other than that, male rats are really cool. <b>They&#8217;re cuddly, relaxed, and kind of lazy. They&#8217;re bigger than females, which just adds to their cuddle factor, and surprisingly affectionate. You do have to be careful when housing male rats together.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_rat_makes_the_best_pet\"><\/span>What type of rat makes the best pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Dumbo rat is the most popular variety today thanks to its namesake featured in the 2019 Disney movie, Robbins said. A well-bred rat will be kind of like a well-bred dog, said Chronister, who now breeds rats as a hobby and owns Dumbo rats. They will be friendly. They will be curious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_rats_the_best_pet\"><\/span>Are rats the best pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rats can make great pets! Rats are easy to care for, have very little odor, and they rarely bite. They are affectionate and intelligent animals that often will bond quickly with their owners and easily learn new tricks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_rats_the_cleanest_pets\"><\/span>Are rats the cleanest pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rats are very clean.<\/b> People often think of rats as dirty sewer creatures, but they&#8217;re actually quite clean and good about grooming, Graham said. In fact, rats groom more frequently and thoroughly than cats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_rats_not_good_pets\"><\/span>Why are rats not good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rats can catch ringworm and staph infections from humans. They can also contract Bordetella (kennel cough) from dogs, which is almost always lethal to rats. Humans can get rat-bite fever and hantavirus from pet rats, both of which rarely arise as a problem within the rat fancy.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What breed of rat is best as a pet?What are the different types of pet rats?Are pet rats cuddly?What is the largest pet rat breed?Do male or female rats make better pets?Are rats one of the best pets?What rat breeds make good pets?What is the friendliest rodent pet?What is the best type&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184406"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184406"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184406\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}