Fancy rats is just another term for domesticated rats. You may also hear of Dumbo rats, which are the same, they just have a different ear placement (on the side of their heads rather than on the top) but they do look cuter! In my opinion! I have a mix of dumbo eared and standard eared ratties and I love them all the same!
Need to make a visit to Wilkinsons to pick up some cheap plastic baskets I think!