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Rat Terriers - Information - Exercise NeedsSince Rat Terriers were bred as hunting dogs, their basic function is game pursuit. The natural instinct will make the Rat Terrier chase other animals and be always in search of adventure. Rat Terriers need a lot of exercise and something to keep them busy. A lion's share of their exercise needs can be covered by performing in canine sports, such as agility and go-to-ground.Rat Terriers - Information - Children
Rat Terriers - Information - Health ProblemsThough the Rat Terrier is a very healthy breed and does not suffer from hip and elbow dysplasia, the scourge of the overwhelming number of canines, it does experience skin problems. Allergies and teeth disorders are considered the most frequent health conditions.Rat Terriers - Information - Various TypesRat Terriers come is a few varieties. Miniature and Standard Rat Terriers that are under 13 and 13-18 inches respectively, compose type A Rat Terriers. Type B Rat Terriers, also called Teddy Roosevelt Terriers, have shorter legs. Their height ranges from 8 to 15 inches. The average height of Decker Giant Rat Terriers is 16-19 inches. A hairless variety of the Rat Terrier, also referred to as the American Hairless Terrier, does not have hairs except some very short hairs on the muzzle and eyebrows.Rat Terriers - Information - Want to Volunteer?If you are a Rat Terrier fancier and want to help rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abandoned dogs, please contact one of rescue organizations. Rescue dogs need current health care and human interaction. Donations can also be used to help care for rescue Rat Terriers.Rat Terriers - Information - Rescue Links
American Rat Terrier - Rescue - California group devoted to the rescue, adoption and rehabilitation of dogs at risk. Features an application and tales of successful placements. Rat Terrier Rescue - Information on available dogs, success stories, and puppy information. Ratbone Rescues - Nationwide U.S. Rat Terrier rescue group based in Florida. Stephanie's Rescue Resources - A database for animal rescue all over North America. View Rat Terriers available for adoption. Rat Terriers - Information - General Information LinksAmerican Hairless Rat Terrier Club - The club welcomes all who wish to help make the club grow and who wish to exhibit their dogs in the spirit of Good Sportsmanship. American Rat Terrier Society - Discover the organization dedicated to connecting the online rat terrier community. Read stories and articles. Breed Statistics - Short information on the breed. Get the Facts about the Rat Terrier - History, grooming needs, and other facts about the breed. National Rat Terrier Association - Enthusiasts about the Rat Terrier breed. Provides standard, a pedigree registry, and links to tips, breeders, and classifieds. Presidential Pal - Learn how Teddy Roosevelt promoted labeled the breed later known as the Rat Terrier. Rat Terrier - Short history and characteristics. Rat Terrier Club of America - Become a member of the RTCA and have a look at the Rat Terrier breed standard, pictures and the calendar of events.
Rat Terrier Description - Breed description, basic needs and characteristics, and breeder search. Rat Terrier Info Center - Get a description of the temperament and characteristics of the Rat Terrier breed, and find links to breeders and kennels. Rat Terrier Photo Gallery - Browse pictures of Rat Terriers submitted by their happy owners. Rat Terrier Resources - Links to breed clubs, rescues, and publications. Rat Terriers of Poochville - Information on Rat Terriers, puppies and dogs for sale. WA. Teddy Roosevelt Terrier - History and main characteristics of the breed. UK Terrier Group - Find information on the Terrier Group history and learn how Rat Terrier ancestors were developed and what functions they performed. Wytoka Kennel - Learn about this natural variation of the American Rat Terrier. News and links.
Rat Terriers - Information - Other Rat Terriers sitesRat Terriers - Rat Terriers are medium-sized working dogs. They have a compact body build and a tiny head proportionate to the body. The head is slightly doomed with a pointed muzzle. The ears are erect or button. The Rat Terrier's tail is either docked or carried in a slight curve over the back. Although dogs with docked tails are preferred, natural bobtails are not a fault. The Rat Terrier has a short coat that is easy to groom. These dogs come in solid white and other solid colors, white and red, white and blue, and other color patterns. There are three sizes of the breed. Breeders distinguish between Standard, Mid-sized, and Toy Rat Terriers. Their heights are 14-23, 8-14, and 8 inches accordingly. Rat Terriers weigh from 4 to 35 pounds. Rat Terriers Breeders - Rat Terriers can be said to have started their history in Great Britain. Yet, the true motherland of the breed is America. The Rat Terrier is one of America's native breeds due the efforts of breeders who tried to improve the quality of dogs brought by settlers to the New World. Interesting enough, Britain has produced the majority of terrier breeds due to a centuries long tradition, hunting. This favorite sport and consequently a great demand for good hunting dogs allowed breeders to experiment in producing dogs for various purposes. Long-legged terriers were good in hunting game around a farm or an estate. They kept up with horses and were suited for hunting the otter. Rat Terriers Pictures - Rat Terriers were bred in America as vermin dogs and hunting companions. Their ancestors originated in Great Britain and were brought by emigrants to the New World to help them manage the hardships of life. Terrier dogs were found mostly on farms and served their owners as devoted companions and watchdogs. The Rat Terrier was bred by the means of crossing the Fox Terrier and the Manchester Terrier. Their traits can still be traced in the modern Rat Terrier. The breed was developed later through crosses with the Beagle, the Italian Greyhound, and some other breeds. As the result, breeders have produced a good hunting dog with a wonderful sense of smell, very agile and hard working. Rat Terriers Puppies - Rat Terriers are wonderful companion dogs even though their original function was hunting. The breed is the descendant of the Manchester Terrier, the Smooth Fox Terrier, and some other breeds. It was bred as a vermin dog and was often seen on farms, especially at the beginning of the 20th century. By the 1950s, their numbers decreased significantly. Yet, interest in the breed was revived in the 1990s and the UKC accepted the Rat Terrier. It approved of the official breed standard coined by the Rat Terrier Club of America in 1994. According to the standard, the Rat Terrier can come in two varieties, a coated Rat Terrier and a hairless Rat Terrier that is often referred to as the American Hairless Rat Terrier. American Hairless Rat Terrier puppies are born with some fluff on them that is gradually reduced by the age of 6-8 weeks old. When full-grown, hairless Rat Terriers should be bare except small areas on whiskers. Rat Terriers Rescues - Rat Terriers are known for their amiable personality and good working qualities. These dogs have been bred for ratting and hunting small game such as the fox. They originated in America and entertain close ties with the Fox Terrier, the Manchester Terrier, the Beagle, the Whippet, and some other breeds of dog. The Rat Terrier has experienced some ups and downs in popularity in the course of history. The breed was rather common at the rise of the 20th century and was found practically on every farm. The dog was especially widely spread in southern parts of the United States. However, Rat Terrier numbers had declined by the 1950s, which was caused by an increased interest in purebred dogs. Besides, the improvement of industrial ways of controlling vermin population provided for diminished demand in Rat Terriers.
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