If you are thinking of getting a pet rat, start here. We explain the varieties of pet rats, cages, diet, enrichment, behavior ...

Pet rats today come in a great array of colors, color patterns, and even fur patterns, with strict standards given by NFRS. Colors can range from white to cinnamon, fawn, beige, black, chocolate, and ...

They're personable and sweet, with tons of personality, like a dog," said Swisshelm, who grew up raising goats in 4-H. Rats are good if for pet-lovers don't have a lot of room, she said, or have a ...

Robbins has 43 rats she is now breeding separately for marking, color and coat — but all of them for personality. Companion rats are more popular in California than any other state, Ducommun said.