HERO Lines
Originally established in 1999, Little Heroes Rattery operated successfully in Southern California (under the same name) for many years. After a several year hiatus, we have since relocated to sunny Orlando, Florida, and are working to create lines all our own once again! This is a lengthy process and we will not truly consider lines 'ours' for 3-6 generations... and until we can confidently express the long-term health, temperaments and overall longevity of each of our lines. So for now, the information expressed below are our goals. We intend each of our lines to come in both Standard and Dwarf size with Dumbo ears and Smooth/Rex/Harley/Velveteen coats.
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House of Voodoo (Marten/Red Eyed Devil Line)Our House of Voodoo line is focused on creating the darkest, blackest Martens (i.e. RED/Red Eyed Devils). Named after our first Marten rat, Marie Laveau, this line has been a long time in the making (dreaming!) RED's came on to my radar many years ago; however I was unable to successfully import some of my own. After my breeding hiatus, I discovered - much to my delight - that someone else had! I have been afforded the opportunity to get a wonderful example of the variety in my Marie Laveau, and intend to darken the coat whilst carrying on her outstanding temperament.
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The Witching Hour (Black Self Line)Pure black rats are rarer than most folks would think. Black Self's (pure black with no silvering or markings, and no white toes) are extremely difficult to come across. However, black rats are useful for breeders in many ways! Breeding a black self into a Blue line will make the color deeper and richer... breeding a black self into a Siamese or Himalayan line will darken and improve the points (nose, tail base, feet/ankles and ears)... the list goes on. On top of having this line around to improve our other lines, we find black self rats quite stunning all on their own.
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Superstition (Blue Line)Blue rats come in a variety of shades and colors... there are American or Powder Blues, Slate Blues, Russian Blues, etc. RB was one of our first lines back in the early 2000's (with Blue Ash, who's photo sits with honor in our rattery). We are working toward establishing a Blue line free of other markings (selfs) and with a focus on good comformation. Our primary focus will be Russian Blue and Russian Blue Agouti.
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Coven (Siamese and C-Locus Line)Seal Point Siamese was our very first breeding line, back in the day. It all started with two rats we obtained (Maxine and Andrea - who's photographs sit with honor in our rattery). For nostalgia alone, we decided right out the gate to begin a healthy Siamese line once again. We would like to establish a line of quality BE (black-eyed) Siamese (in both Seal and Russian Blue Point) at some point, and work on getting that nice gradience of color from their points, across their entire bodies. Ultimately we would like to shift over to Tonkinese, but at this time they are difficult to come by in Florida.
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