Home (Rat Terrier)
Home  
 
 
Home » Dog » Rat Terrier


 

Rat Terrier

Dog Rampur GreyhoundRatonero

The Rat Terrier is an energetic, loving, curious, eager, playful, hardworking and adaptable dog. He is an affectionate family pet who loves to give kisses.

 


Rat Terrier History
:
Rat Terriers originated in America as a cross between Fox Terriers and a long list of European Terriers that includes Manchester Terriers and Bull Terriers.

American Rat Terrier / Shih-Tzu Hybrid
The Ratshi Terrier is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Rat Terrier and the Shih-Tzu.

Rat Terrier breeders - feature your kennels here!
The Rat Terrier is an American dog breed with a rich and varied background as an all-around farm dog.

Rat Terriers...
Advice You Can Trust
Rat Terrier Dog Breed Review
Rat Terriers: what's good about 'em . . . what's bad about 'em! The most honest dog breed review you'll ever find. Temperament, personality, and behavior problems.

Rat Terrier breed information and lists of available Rat Terrier dogs, puppies, stud dogs and breeders
Dogs
Cats ...

Rat Terrier Breed Introduction
The Rat Terrier breed is more of a type than a breed. As of this writing there are still disagreements as to what would be the best representation of the breed since there are so many types available.

Rat Terrier - Breed and Health Information
Find a Rat Terrier Dog Breeder or other Dogs for Sale!
The following information is provided by TerrficPets.com. The #1 full resource for dogs.

Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier is an American dog breed, one of many terrier varieties. It is a small, active terrier. Although the breed has been around in similar form since the early 1900s, it has remained more of a type than a breed.

Rat terriers can be afflicted with luxating patellae (slipping knee caps), and hip dysplasia. They may also have inherited eye diseases such as juvenile cataracts and luxating lenses.

Rat Terrier - Breed and Health Information
We are currently redoing our breed information. If you would like to submit information about this breed please email us at dogs@terrificpets.com. Thank you for making this website a great resource.

Rat Terrier
Credit: Wikipedia
Download full size image
The Rat Terrier is an American vermin-killing breed which served its purpose as a general farm dog.

Care: Rat Terriers do not require much in the grooming area. Brushing with a firm bristle or rubber brush occasionally will remove any loose or dead hair. Baths are only necessary approximately once every six months.

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 Terrier
General Information
We currently have no info for this dog breed. If you would like to contribute, write a short piece. Include
Brief History of Breed
height weight
type and coloring coat
traits
suitability as a pet.

As you'd expect, Rat Terriers exhibit all the behaviors--and stubbornness--of a typical terrier. For example, they dig.

Rat Terrier
The name "Rat Terrier" calls to mind a very tight, energetic, well muscled dog. They have a deep chest, solid neck, strong shoulders, and powerful legs. Though their bodies are meaty, it is very compact.

Rat Terrier Information & Breeders
Before buying a dog: Read about the breed. Talk to several breeders. Make sure you are committed to keeping your new dog for his lifetime.
Arthritis information page. Arthritis help for people and pets.

Rat Terrier
Russian Bear Schnauzer (see Black Russian Terrier)
Russian Toy Terrier ...

Rat Terrier: The Rat Terrier is commonly seen on farms and in homes as an alert watchdog and lively companion. This breed was originally developed from crosses between Smooth Fox Terriers and Manchester Terriers. More >> ...

Rat Terriers; blue, choc, blk/tan, $250, 2 F's & 3 M's. Contact Kim
IN
(812) 834-6546 ...

Rat Terrier Training - Rat Terrier training
Basset Hound Training - Basset Hound training
Golden Retriever Training - Golden Retriever training ...

The Rat Terrier
Speaking of stubborn dogs, the Rat Terrier fits the mold. Like many terriers, this breed will tear apart yards, chase other animals, and generally fly around as if on illegal substances. They require full obedience training.

TOY FOX RAT TERRIER DOG WATCH WRISTWATCH RARE NEW !
Number of Bids: 1
Current Price: $0.99 ...

The English Toy Terrier (also known as the Toy Manchester Terrier and Rat Terrier) came into existence in the19th century as a vermin hunter and formidable adversary in the rat pit.

It all started in 1972, in a litter of mid-sized Rat Terriers, a completely hairless female was born. She was named Josephine and became the first of a new breed - the American Hairless Terrier.

1860 saw the Manchester district of England as the breed center for these "Rat Terriers" and the name Manchester Terrier surfaced.

Reputedly, the breed started when one hairless puppy appeared in one Rat Terrier litter in the state of Louisiana, United States, in 1972.

The Manchester terrier's nickname is the "Rat Terrier"
Once called the "English gentleman’s terrier"
Legend has it that one Manchester terrier named Billy killed 100 rats in 6 minutes, 13 seconds, in a British contest ...

Breed type: Miniature Pinscher, Rat Terrier
Age: 313 weeks
Description: Sweet, sturdy, and the perfect mix of small dog size with big dog personality - meet Teddy, a five year-old Mini Pinscher / Terrier Mix from Fremont...

Terriers like the Kerry Blue Terrier and The Airedale Terrier, were used in water to hunt river rats and otters.These water bred terriers are not the dog called the Rat Terrier.

During a fox hunt, it was not uncommon to see a Manchester Terrier being carried by a rider and let loose if a fox went into a thicket too dense for the hounds to reach. They were so good that they became known as "Rat Terriers." ...

See also: Chihuahua, Miniature, Poodle, Bulldog, Pinscher