This group is dedicated to downunder rats in the New World - not just the United States or North America. Downunder rats first arrived in San Francisco, CA on Friday the 13th, December 2002 - all thanks to Tracey York in Australia. The RMHF (Rat, Mouse, and Hamster Fanciers) was the first group to cater to them. From there, they will find their way to interested fanciers across the Americas. We are in a unique position to see this gene find new expression and flavor - we have genes never seen before in Australia, the native land of downunder rats. One of the goals of this group is to explore the new genetic combinations in responsible and nonabusive ways - we do not wish to exploit or 'puppy-mill' this gene. We also hope to continue the wonderful work started in Australia. We hope to understand the unique qualities of the native Australian color genes. We hope to find better understanding about this gene - perhaps none like it exist in the rodent world. We hope to continue close ties with other breeders worldwide, while maintaining a focus on the unfolding developments in the New World. Thank you for stopping by!