Ratty Corner and the Brandywine Rats

Trent was born in my fourth Brandywine litter, and was one of ten littermates, four girls and six boys.

Trent is named after the River Trent, a Derbyshire river, to celebrate my eldest's recent graduation from Derby University.

Awards/Critiques

NERS Pet Initiative, Meldreth, 13th February 2010

Agility Best Relationship - 4th of 15 .

Buck 8 weeks to 6 months - unplaced of 9
Another youngster, who was a little more cautious than his buddy. Less interested in me. Nice condition but lacks preparation. (AC)

MRC Brigstock 1* Show, 7th August 2010

Unplaced of 6 in Russian Blue Agouti Adult.
Young. Scab on back of head. Better colour than 3504. Heathering less evident. Fair head and eye, good ears, fair type, good condition. (JO)

MRC Rescheduled Christmas Show, 9th January 2011

Unplaced of 6 in Russian Blue Agouti

Best Stud Buck

Good size and type for age. Good head. Fairly good eye and ear. Good belly. Too brown to sides. Lacking guard hairs. Nice colour to shoulders and rump. Good condition. (LC)

MRC February Show, 5th February 2011

2nd of 4 in Russian Blue Agouti

3rd of 6 in Best Russian Adult

3rd of 6 in Best Russian

Fair colour, rather light on flanks and back. Good blue undercoat. Good belly. Nice size and type. (NM)

Tractability: A little resistance, not much - 4.5
Health: Perfect - 5
Condition: Lost his guard hairs but good weight. Little bag. 'Old buck fur'. Nice and muscular. 8
Preparation: Tail slightly scaley. - 4.5
Temperament: Rat on treadmill while handling, not particularly fussed by me at first but came round with some heavy scritching. - 5
Total: 27
Relationship: Owner oriented but still independent in his surroundings and likes to explore. - 5
(JF)

Activities: Relationship - Really listening, but spooked by some obstacles. Relationship 4, Agility 12, Curiosity 7. (AC)

MRC Cup Show, 1st October 2011

The Ratty Bob award for 1st of 2 in Adult Owned Buck Veteran

3rd of 20 in Best Adult Owned Buck

Very alert in tank. Very active and inquisitive. Happy to be a shoulder rat. Very good condition for an older boy. Seems to enjoy cuddles but prefers exploring. Nice short claws but tail rather coarse. (AC)

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