Hey everyone,
i am a biased rat owner i think my rats are gorgeous. I would love to show fellow rat owners my babies, i was wondering how it all works, what happens, how much does it cost to enter, how long do the rats have to stay in there tank, where can i buy a showcasing tank, etc.
Thankyou for any advice.

You are expected to register your rats for the show before hand. You can buy tanks, but you can also rent them for the day for the cost of a couple of quid.

If you are a member of the society/club that is hosting the show you are going to then you will pay a little less.

If you show in varieties then your rat's colour and markings will be considered. If you are showing for pets then it doesn't matter if their markings are skewed or their colour is off - their temperament, attitude, tractability etc are the main considerations (though these aspects are important for showing in varieties, too).

There are also agility classes, which I've never entered my rats in - but I will next time as they look like a lot of fun.

Rats will have to stay in their tanks all day so you need to bring with you something moist for them to nibble on (cucumber usually) and subtrate to keep them comfortable.

Usually there are stalls selling goods, raffles, see-and-do tables etc.

Shows are a great opportunity to meet other rat lovers and to gain experience and sound knowledge regarding the fancy.

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Kate x
Oscar the dog
Rufus the cat
Manny, Floyd, Boba, Maida, Nilda, George, Tom, Tiny, William & Eugene the rats
Bobby the hamster

Have you ever entered your rats into a show and what were the results. I love my rats temprement one is calm and one is loopy but i have no idea what judges are looking for. they are certainly beautiful rats although im biased

Yes I have entered my two breeder boys Eric and Boba. Eric got 2nd in pets and 3rd in varieties. Boba got 1st in varieties, 4th in pets and Best in Show

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Kate x
Oscar the dog
Rufus the cat
Manny, Floyd, Boba, Maida, Nilda, George, Tom, Tiny, William & Eugene the rats
Bobby the hamster

wowee some beautiful rats , im abit worried because my belle is a looney she is very active and loves to move when you hold her, i wouldnt want them to think she was a nusuance. How can i find local shows? i found one but its an hour and a half away sadly.

You will usually have to travel for shows...my closest is Preston which isn't that close at all >.<

You could possibly train your loopy rattie for the agility in future maybe? Look it up on Youtube to see what's possible! Ratties are just so clever!

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RIP - Marsh, Hugo, Mako, Rufus, Seamus, Lavender, BigBoy, Tetley and Fitch <3

Where do you live?

My nearest show is Preston too - a good couple of hours away.

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Kate x
Oscar the dog
Rufus the cat
Manny, Floyd, Boba, Maida, Nilda, George, Tom, Tiny, William & Eugene the rats
Bobby the hamster

I'm in Essex.

You're probably best looking at getting to an NFRS show, then

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Kate x
Oscar the dog
Rufus the cat
Manny, Floyd, Boba, Maida, Nilda, George, Tom, Tiny, William & Eugene the rats
Bobby the hamster

The North East Rat Society (NERS) is holding a show in Meldreth in Cambridgeshire on Sunday the 15th of May & the NFRS are having a show, also in Meldreth, on Sun 18th September

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