Varieties

Two varieties are currently recognized:

Dumbo - Ears to be large and round and set low on the sides of the head. The base of the ears are set at the back of the cheek and are wider and more open than in standard rats. Head shape is similar to that of standard rats although it may appear different due to position of ears. Body may be more stocky than in standard rats.
Faults: Ears folded or wrinkled. Ears that are too narrow and tubular rather than rounded. Hunchback appearance of body.
                                     

Dumbo eared seal point Himalayan (owned by Moonstones rattery).
Photo © 2006 L.Hattingh
                                       
Wrinkled ears       Folded ears           Tube shaped ears
All 3 Photos © 2007 A. Combrink

Standard - Smooth, shorter coat (than in harleys) with longer guard hairs. In males the coat is slightly longer and coarser compared to that of standard females. The coat should be naturally glossy and densely cover the body. Ears
upright and positioned on top of the head.

 
Standard cinnamon essex (owned by Aurora rats).
Photo © A. Combrink

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