DOMESTIC VARIETY
Ancestry: Rattus norvegicus 
Standard Coat
Coat Type
The wild-type coat. Short, smooth, and glossy fur that lays flat against the body. Males often have coarser fur than females.
Variety Type
Coat Type
Key Traits
Short fur
Smooth texture
Glossy appearance
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Genetic Origin
All domestic rats are descended from the Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus). Selective breeding has created these unique variations in coat, ears, and size.