Fancy rats can be obtained from pet stores or from private breeders. When selecting, always choose the healthiest and the alertiest rat. It is best to get your pet rat around 4-8 weeks old. If older than 6 weeks old, make certain that the different sexes were not living together. Rat and Mouse clubs can give you a list of serious breeders.
Clubs are all over the world.
They arrange meetings, exhibitions, shows and inform about these wonderful small creatures.