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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 Friday, September 03, 2010
- Noahâs Ark in Ledgewood welcomes new director
ROXBURY TWP. — The dogs and cats at Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare in Ledgewood recently welcomed both a new Executive Director and a new Shelter Manager to the pack.
- 4-H Dog Show starts off busy week for Routt County Fair
Horses neighed and pigs oinked at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden on Monday, but a group of 18 dogs denied spectators even a single bark during the 4-H dog show.
- The Problem of Pit Bulls
I read Tom Graves' rant against pit bulls in the Commercial Appeal Sunday morning and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
- Pets of the week
Nick Breed: Miniature pinscher. Age: 4 years. Weight: 9.9 pounds. Extra info: Current with all his vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. Docked ears and tail, black and tan, 8 inches tall. Personality: Nick is playful as a puppy and he loves squeaky toys. He is very protective of his food and his toys. He loves kids and will sleep with them when given the chance. He barks at strangers and ...
- D.C. animal watch
These were among cases handled by the Washington Humane Society. The society operates its shelter at 7319 Georgia Ave. NW and the District's at 1201 New York Ave. NE. For information or assistance, 24 hours a day, call 202-723-5730 or visit http://www.washhumane.org . Watches - Animal Welfare - Recreation - Clocks and Watches - Collecting
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Recent Rat Terrier breed standard Related Searches as of Friday, September 03, 2010
- United Kennel Club: Rat Terrier
The breed was popularized by President Teddy Roosevelt, who frequently hunted with his Rat Terriers. ... The Rat Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, ...
- Rat Terrier Club of America
National organization to provide a rat terrier breed standard and general information on the breed.
- American Kennel Club - Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier was originally bred for ratting and farm work. ... The Rat Terrier is a non-sparring breed and generally friendly with other dogs, but may ...
- Order Breed Standard
[RTCA Home] [About RTCA] [About Rat Terriers] [Rat Facts] [Rat Terrier Tree] [Update] [AKC] [Color Codes] [Breed Standard] [Order Breed 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.
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