The Fancy (or Standard) rat is the first entry on our list and the most common domestic breed. All domestic breeds are Fancy rats because the word “fancy” means hobby (as in, “to fancy ...

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Rodents are prolific breeders and, according to the RSPCA, can produce anything from 15 to 100 young a year. Brown rats breed throughout the year.