The eyes should be large, round, clean, and full of life. The ears should be of good size, round, well formed, and widely spaced. The tail should be cylindrical, as long as the body, thick at the base, tapering to a fine point. The ears, feet, and tail should be covered with fine hair.
Males have a longer and coarser coat than females.
Unstandardized animals are not eligible to compete for Best Section, Best Variety, or Best in Show. The General Conformation describes Standard rats. The coat should be smooth and glossy, and should be thick, not sparse. A fault just means that points are deducted. An elimination means that the animal cannot compete in the show that day.