After seeing Jerry's thread the other day of pics of his rats, I've decided I need to add some genetic variety into my breeding groups but I don't know where to start.

I love those possum faces, the dumbo ears and the rex coats, but have NO idea where to find anything like that locally. Where can you buy those kinds of fancy rats to even start a new breeding group? Are these just rats that you've happened to find in your local pet shops that just looked a little different that have been bred for the characteristics?

Thanks!