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Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier
Size: Small
Other Names:
Country of Origin: United States
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Terrier
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Terriers
United Kennel Club (UKC): Terrier
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized

The Rat Terrier is a small, racy, short-coated terrier with a wedge head, V-shaped folded or erect ears, and a docked or natural tail.  There is a Mini size and a larger Standard size.

A small ratting dog who can live in an apartment if walked and given a job; short coat, little grooming, and a bright voice at the door.

The Rat Terrier is an American farm ratter and hunting companion, developed from Fox Terriers and other small working dogs.  The AKC lists the breed in FSS; the UKC classes it as a Terrier.
Height
Mini: 10–13 inches; Standard: 13–18 inches
Weight
10–25 pounds, depending on size
Color
Pied patterns in black, chocolate, red, tan, blue, or apricot, with white
Coat
Short, smooth, and dense
Lifespan
12–18 years
Litter size
4–6 puppies

Temperament

Rat Terriers are typically lively, affectionate with their household, and game on vermin.  They can be vocal and may chase small animals.  They need more activity than their size suggests.

Training

They learn quickly and get bored with repetition.  Keep sessions short and socialize them while they are young.

Care and grooming

The short coat needs only a weekly wipe.  Use a harness on walks.

Shedding

Low to moderate.

Health

Rat Terriers may develop patellar luxation and allergies.  Keep them lean.

Crosses that include the Rat Terrier

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

American Rat Pinscher
Brat
Foxy Rat Terrier
Jack-Rat Terrier
Pomerat
Puggat
Rat-A-Pap
Rat-Cha
Ratese
Ratshi Terrier
Ratshire Terrier
Rattie
Rattie Griffon
Toy Rat Doxie
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