Photos from NERS shows
- including winning Christmas competition photos
Rat Varieties
The North of England Rat Society holds
bi-monthly shows in the North of England, where
you can see many different varieties of rat and
talk to other rat keepers. At each show there
are competitions not only for recognised
varieties, but also for the best pet rat, which
is judged on friendliness and condition. Any rat
which is friendly and healthy can compete in the
pet class, whilst only those which are good
examples of recognised varieties should be shown
in the variety classes.
If you are new to showing rats see
Showing for the First Time -
by Estelle Sandford
There is also a shop at each show - click to see list.
Pet Classes
At each show there are competitions for the best pet
rat, which is judged on friendliness and condition. Any rat which is friendly
and healthy can compete in the pet class. This class is split between Junior &
Senior and the best Junior & Senior Pet compete for the Best Overall Pet.
Variety Classes
Rats which are a good example of recognised varieties
may be shown in this section. Dumbo rats are permitted to be shown at North of
England Rat Show shows and have their own class, but
are not eligible for the challenges. Un-standardised
rats, should be accompanied by a written standard attached to the show tank.
Show Reports
NERS adds the rat's name to each show report, and also to the prize cards,
as we feel the rat should be recognised as well as the exhibitor and breeder.
This also enables people to follow the progress of any individual rat they are
interested in. Detailed show reports with judges' comments are published
in Rattitude and also posted in summary form on the website.
2006
March
May
September
2005
October
December
Show page 1
Show
page 2
Photo competition
2004
January
March
June
December
Photo competition
Photos from the first NERS show in 2001 can be found here:
Page 1
Page
2 Page 3
Page
4
A range of photos from NERS shows by Colin Arundel can be found
here
