Group one

There are three boys in group one, who live in the top half of a duetto.

Who?

Nezumi Nursery Little Rascal (AKA Rascal) - a black dumbo, with white socks, out of a brother to sister mating (Nezumi Abe and Nezumi Charlotte) based on Shunamite anscestry. Rascal is named after a real ale and *is* his name. He's a complete poppet; humorous, cheeky and deeply engaging. He bounces through life with a zest for experience; he is The Gay Gordon, conkers and a tumbler full of fine ruby port mixed with fizzy lemonade. I have so far shared almost 16 months of Rascal's living and he has never had an off day, or complained about anything: his life is a celebration of being alive. Rascal is alpha of his group, and the whole gang reflect his sunny disposition. The only reason I haven't bred from him yet is because I have been trying to 'tone down' alpha tendancies in my rats after a very strong outcross in Woo. I would be very sad never to have any little Little rascals!

When?

DOB 05.04.09

Where?

Rascal is from Nezumi's (Helen and Laura) first litter. All of his grandparents were Shunamite rats. .

What?

He is a black dumbo with white half socks.

Why?

While I picked out his brother (Ticket), Rascal picked me! He flung himself at me the moment we met and has been throwing himself at me ever since. I love him to the core.

Who?

Shunamite Shaken not stirred (AKA Jake) - American cinnamon, carrying red eye, out of Ratoon Gypsy's Kiss (AKA Gypsy), a black dumbo and Shunamite Tom's Gold (AKATom), a topaz dumbo. Jake was a shy, but friendly youngster, who I think was well dominated by the group alpha at the time. As the group has diminished in size and Rascal has been alpha, Jake has blossomed into a completely delightful creature, with a sweet and confident nature. He is marshmallows toasted over an open fire, ripe cornfields and metamophosis!

When?

DOB 01.02.09

Where?

Jake was born here to Ratoon Gypsy's Kiss, a black dumbo and Shunamite Tom's Gold, a topaz dumbo.

What?

He is a very ruddy American cinnamon due to carrying red eye dilute.

Why?

Jake was out of an outcross litter, with the aim of softening the alpha temperament here at the time - he and brother Sami stayed here. Jake is far from alpha material and may well be used to enhance our line in the near future.

Who?

Shunamite Catch this drift (AKA Blue) - agouti out of Rivendell Boogie Woogie floo (AKA Woo) and Nezumi Return ticket (AKA Ticket). He is named from Alanis lyrics and "Blue" came from the colour marking used to differentiate him in a litter of agoutis, as a baby. He was going to be Drift, but Blue stuck. Blue is a rat who has taken time to grow into my heart... perhaps because he was easier to 'overlook' amongst a large group of attention whores! Now that the group is diminished, Blue has expanded and he has become splendid in his own right. I knew we had made it when during a recent time out session I took him away from the group and onto the bed with me, and he spent the entire time demanding that I engage with him, making face to face contact, exploring my mouth, ears, nose and cementing relationship. Well done Blue. He is unexpected midsummer rain and Jack in the boxes!

When?

DOB 22.09.09

Where?

Blue was born here to Rivendell Boogie Woogie floo (AKA Woo), and agouti and Nezumi Return ticket (AKA Ticket), a black dumbo.

What?

He is an agouti.

Why?

Blue and his brother Meet a kindred (Red) stayed here as potential stud bucks to continue the tabi line here. I currently have no immediate plans to use Blue.