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Rat Terrier breed information and pictures
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The Rat Terrier is part of the Terrier group. The Rat Terrier is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Rat Terrier is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Family Pet, Hunting, Rodent Catcher, Sports, The Rat Terrier lifestyle is Adaptable to indoors or outdoors
It is important that when contacting a Rat Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Rat Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Rat Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Rat Terrier health issues. The ARBA, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Rat Terrier breed standard.
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Rat Terrier |
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Group:
Terrier |
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Shoulder Height:
13.00 in - 18.00 in |
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Weight:
12-35 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
High amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Fair |
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Registries:
ARBA, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
USA - Developed from crossing Smooth Fox Terrier and Manchester Terrier in England in 1820. Brought to the USA in 1890's and again crossed with Smooth Fox Terrier, as well as Beagle and Whippet. .
Character:
This dog is affectionate, uncomplicated, gentle, intelligent, and sensitive, and fearless.
Temperment:
The Rat Terrier has sometimes been described as having a dual personality. He is a fearless, tenacious hunter with seemingly unlimited energy. When he is not hunting, however, the Rat Terrier is an exceptionally friendly companion, getting along well with children, other dogs, and even cats.
Coat:
The coat is short, dense, and smooth, with a sheen. Whiskers are not removed.
Care
When it is shedding, use a rubber brush to remove dead hairs.
Colour:
Tricolor, red/white, red, black/tan, blue/white, red brindle
Comments:
Purposes:
Companionship, Family Pet, Hunting, Rodent Catcher, Sports,
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Recent Rat Terrier breed Related Headlines as of Monday, November 23, 2009
- Fat camp for Fido - New York Post
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Fat camp for FidoNew York PostMeanwhile, in Brooklyn's Greenpoint, Pat Mazur's 5-year-old, 15-pound rat terrier Bear ballooned to 30 pounds — and not just because she was feeding him ... |
- Dog shot, another found in trash in Danville - WSLS.com
- Taylor Massa - Fenton Tri County Times
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Taylor MassaFenton Tri County TimesHe's a rat terrier mix, so he's pretty small. He's cute. What books do you like?: I like classic novels, memoirs, a little bit of fantasy, but I'ma big fan ... |
- The Crooner - Beliefnet.com
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The CroonerBeliefnet.comThe next morning I was cleaning Petey's cage when I noticed our little Rat Terrier, Frankie, tilting his head to one side as he studied Petey silently ... |
- Town's long search for dog pays off - Billings Gazette
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Recent Rat Terrier breed standard Related Searches as of Monday, November 23, 2009
- Rat Terrier Club of America - Breed Standard
... to provide a Rat Terrier breed standard, information and currently seeking ... RAT TERRIER. • Click Here for Printer-Friendly Version of just the Breed ...
- United Kennel Club: Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier is an American breed descended from the terriers brought over by ... Shows, this breed is shown by variety in this order – Miniature, Standard. ...
- Rat Terrier Breed Standards - Rat Terrier - Pocketpuppy.com
Each registry has its own standards that they judge the Rat Terrier by. This page contains the breed standard adhered to by the UKCI.
- Rat Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rat Terrier is an American dog breed with a rich and varied background as an ... Breed Standards". Retrieved on August 30, 2007. Rat Terrier Club of America. ...
- American Kennel Club - Rat Terrier
Terrier. Toy. Non-Sporting. Herding. Miscellaneous Class. Complete Breed List. FSS Breeds. Rat Terrier Links. Breed Contacts. Colors and Markings. Did You Know? ...
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