1. For white rats (i.e., ivory, albino, PEW); judged on pureness of white.
2. For black rats; judged on richness of black.
3. For any brown rats (i.e., chocolate, mocha, faded black, Burmese); judged on trueness of brown.
4. For any blue rats (i.e., American blue, sky blue, Russian silver, Russian Blue); judged for prettiest blue color.
5. For Siamese, Burmese, or Himalayan; based on the best points.
6. For any agouti (i.e., agouti, fawn, blue agouti, cinnamon, Russian blue agouti); judged for quality of ticking and belly contrast.
7. For any cream rat (i.e. beige, champagne); judged for beauty of color.
8. Judged for sweetness, curiosity and cuteness; best pet should display those qualities we love in rats (#1).
9. Judged for the uniqueness of coloration.
10. The fastest rat to get to owner from across table. Not for shy rats.
11. Judged on best costume. Must be worn by rat.
12. Best artwork or photography (#1).
13. Judged for having the kind of face only a mom would love (i.e., funny looking). Audience judges.
14. Winners from each color class will compete for Best of Color. Audience judges.
15. Judged on similarity of rat to owner (e.g., hair color). Please use props, costumes, etc.
16. Judged on size.
17. Judged for sweetness, curiosity and cuteness; best pet should display those qualities we love in rats (#2).
18. Judged for the squishiest and most laid back rat.
19. Judged for the uniqueness of markings.
20. Judged on kissiness and lovability.
21. Judged on pairs of rats that look most similar in any aspect (i.e., ears, color, markings)
22. Class for hairless rats; least fur wins.
23. Just what it says. Bring your own props.
24. Best artwork or photography (#2).
25. Class for dwarf rats; judged for size, dwarf quality and cuteness.
26. Class for Rex, Double Rex, Velveteen, Satin, and Harley; judged on the most interesting coat type.
27. Judged on (1) type, (2) color, and (3) temperament. Winner displays all the qualities that make a rat show and breeding worthy.