Appearance
The Rat Terrier is small, powerful, and very intelligent. They are great for sports, utility,
or as a companion dog. Very loyal, loving, and protective of their loved ones and
possessions, the Rat Terrier is also a great hunter. In fact their original use, hence the
name, was for ratting. And if the occasion call, they can be quite the comedian.
Temperament
Rat Terriers are semi-active, easily trained, sociable, loving, and loyal. They are very
affectionate, and love to be around their owners. They are also eager to please,
energetic but not overly excited, curious, and intelligent. Rat Terriers are hardy and
tenacious in the field, and affable at home. They get along well with children and other
pets. They are very alert, and make good watchdogs.
History
Considered an all American Breed, they originated in England in 1820. The Rat Terrier
was a cross between a Smooth Coat Fox Terrier and a Manchester Terrier. They were
bred and raised for the sport of "rat baiting", and the all time record of rats killed in a
seven hour span within one barn by this breed was 2,501!
The Rat Terrier is small, powerful, and very intelligent. They are great for sports, utility,
or as a companion dog. Very loyal, loving, and protective of their loved ones and
possessions, the Rat Terrier is also a great hunter. In fact their original use, hence the
name, was for ratting. And if the occasion call, they can be quite the comedian.
Temperament
Rat Terriers are semi-active, easily trained, sociable, loving, and loyal. They are very
affectionate, and love to be around their owners. They are also eager to please,
energetic but not overly excited, curious, and intelligent. Rat Terriers are hardy and
tenacious in the field, and affable at home. They get along well with children and other
pets. They are very alert, and make good watchdogs.
History
Considered an all American Breed, they originated in England in 1820. The Rat Terrier
was a cross between a Smooth Coat Fox Terrier and a Manchester Terrier. They were
bred and raised for the sport of "rat baiting", and the all time record of rats killed in a
seven hour span within one barn by this breed was 2,501!
Rat Terriers are low maintenance and need
little grooming.
little grooming.
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13 - 18 inches
High
High
13 -16 Years
Smooth, short hair
Medium
England and USA
Often white with black and tan tricolors
Medium
semi-active, easily trained, sociable, loving
10 - 25 pounds
High
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