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A.K.A. : American Rat Terrier

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Rat Terrier

A.K.A. :American Rat Terrier

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Overview:	The Rat Terrier comes in three sizes: toy, medium and standard. The breed is used for either hunting or as a companion.
Breed Group:	Terrier
Weight (lbs):	4-35
Height (in):	8-23
Colors:	red and white, tricolor, brindle, blue and white, black and tan
Coat:	The coat is short and smooth
Character:	The Rat Terrier is alert, energetic and loyal.
Temperament:	The Rat Terrier does well with other pets and children, if raised with them as puppies. They are friendly with strangers.
Care:	The coat only needs an occasional brushing. Bathe only when needed.
Training:	The Rat Terrier can be stubborn and resistant to training. Start obedience classes early and be consistent with training for best results.
Activity:	This breed is energetic and needs regular exercise in the yard and on a leash.
Life Expectancy:	15-18

Rat Terrier Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale

Rat Terrier Puppy for Sale near WHITAKERS, NC, USA. ADN-685759. Male Rat Terrier Puppy

Male Rat Terrier Puppy

$450

Rat Terrier Puppy for sale in WHITAKERS, NC, USA

Tri-color rat terrier puppy, type B, short -legged

Buddy

Rat Terrier

Male, 9 Weeks Old

WHITAKERS, NC, USA

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Rat Terrier Puppy for Sale near WINCHESTER, CA, USA. ADN-677205. Rat Terrier Puppies

Rat Terrier Puppies

$1,000*

Rat Terrier Puppy for sale in WINCHESTER, CA, USA

Mom and dad on premise. Mom is AKC registered and Dad is UKC. Both parents are from Virginia/Virginia bloodlines Puppies tails are docked and dewclaws removed. 2males. Venmo...

Vidas Pups

Rat Terrier

Male, 4 Weeks Old

WINCHESTER, CA, USA

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Rat Terrier Puppy for Sale near PENNSBURG, PA, USA. ADN-675103. Mini Rat Terrier

Mini Rat Terrier

$275*

Rat Terrier Puppy for sale in PENNSBURG, PA, USA

Female mini rat terrier puppy born 10/24/22 with fawn/white coloring. Mother is 10 lbs father is 12 lbs. She is crate and house trained with a vet health certificate and is up to...

Female Puppy

Rat Terrier

Female, 11 Months Old

PENNSBURG, PA, USA

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Rat Terrier Puppy for Sale near UNION, IA, USA. ADN-673730. Old Dominion Terrier Decker Terrier

Old Dominion Terrier Decker Terrier

$800

Rat Terrier Puppy for sale in UNION, IA, USA

BIG, BOLD &amp;amp;amp; Beautiful! Dominion Terrier Club of America Mission Statement Our Mission is to save and preserve a breed of dog that had many uses since the 19th...

Slick

Rat Terrier

Male, 5 Weeks Old

UNION, IA, USA

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Rat Terrier Puppy for Sale near UNION, IA, USA. ADN-673728. Old Dominion Terrier Decker Terrier

Old Dominion Terrier Decker Terrier

$800

BIG, BOLD &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Beautiful! Dominion Terrier Club of America Mission Statement Our Mission is to save and preserve a breed of dog that...

Spot

Rat Terrier

Male, 5 Weeks Old

UNION, IA, USA

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Rat Terrier Puppy for Sale near UNION, IA, USA. ADN-673725. Old Dominion Terrier Decker Terrier

Old Dominion Terrier Decker Terrier

$800

BIG, BOLD &amp;amp;amp; Beautiful! Dominion Terrier Club of America Mission Statement Our Mission is to save and preserve a breed of dog that had many uses since the 19th...

The Runt

Rat Terrier

Female, 5 Weeks Old

UNION, IA, USA

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Rat Terrier Puppy for Sale near THURMONT, MD, USA. ADN-671636. Rat Terrier Beau

Rat Terrier Beau

$160

Rat Terrier Puppy for sale in THURMONT, MD, USA

Sweet little mini-Rat Terrier named Beau. Mostly indoor dog. Doggie door trained. Been around adults and children and other dogs. He is about 10in tall. He is a perfect lap dog....

Beau

Rat Terrier

Male, 1 Year 3 Months Old

THURMONT, MD, USA

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Rat Terrier Puppy for Sale near HARRISONBURG, VA, USA. ADN-669848. Rat Terrier Puppy

Rat Terrier Puppy

$500

All around is a wonderful pup, sweet as she can be! Vet checked, wormed, registrable, parents on site, 16 weeks old, and ready to go!

Bella

Rat Terrier

Female, 4 Months Old

HARRISONBURG, VA, USA

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Rat Terrier Dogs for adoptionSee all dogs for adoption

Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Rosenberg, TX, USA. ADN-1102897. Roo - Rat Terrier / Red Heeler (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Roo - Rat Terrier / Red Heeler (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Red Heeler (medium coat). Hello, my name is Roo. I am a rat terrier/red heeler mix. My favorite hobbies are playing, snuggling, following you around...

Roo

Rat Terrier

Female, Young

Rosenberg, TX, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Davie, FL, USA. ADN-1098389. Abigail - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Abigail - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Abigail was found in Lee County and no one ever came for the poor girl. She’s about 5 yrs old and weighs 20 lbs. She’s...

Abigail

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult

Davie, FL, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Alexandria, KY, USA. ADN-1097290. Max - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

Max - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier. ****COURTESY POST, CONTACT OWNER DIRECTLY **** Max is not neutered, he fathered Jenna’s second litter. He is calmer than the other dogs and...

Max

Rat Terrier

Male,

Alexandria, KY, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Alexandria, KY, USA. ADN-1097289. Jenna - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

Jenna - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier. ****COURTESY POST, CONTACT OWNER DIRECTLY **** Jenna has always been what I describe as a little skittish, shestartles easily. Jenna is more protective...

Jenna

Rat Terrier

Female,

Alexandria, KY, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Atlanta, GA, USA. ADN-1099315. Blu (AR) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Blu (AR) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). This lovely silver and white girl is Blu. Blu is just 2 years old and weighs 21 lbs. Her house manners are excellent. She doesn't chew on...

Blu (AR)

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult

Atlanta, GA, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Atlanta, GA, USA. ADN-1100104. Evie (VA) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Evie (VA) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Once you touch Evie's incredibly soft, rare gray and white coat, you may not be able to keep your hands off her. Evie, who is 6 years old...

Evie (VA)

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult

Atlanta, GA, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Atlanta, GA, USA. ADN-1101105. Dahlia (WI) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Dahlia (WI) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). This dazzling darling is Dahlia, a Rat Terrier pup just 6 months old as of Labor Day, and she would be delighted to meet you! Dahlia may be...

Dahlia (WI)

Rat Terrier

Female, Baby

Atlanta, GA, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Atlanta, GA, USA. ADN-1101106. Dennis (WI) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Dennis (WI) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). This debonaire dude is Dennis, a Rat Terrier pup just 6 months old as of Labor Day, and he is indubitably delightful! Dennis has the hearty...

Dennis (WI)

Rat Terrier

Male, Baby

Atlanta, GA, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Plantation, FL, USA. ADN-1092671. Tyreek - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

Tyreek - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier. Ty is a 6-7 years old male, rat terrier mix weighing about 15 lbs. He’s energetic, playful, athletic and super cuddly. He prefers humans over...

Tyreek

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult

Plantation, FL, USA

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Rat Terrier Dog for Adoption near Plantation, FL, USA. ADN-1101976. Jax - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

Jax - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier. Jax is a 10 year old Jack Russell that weighs 20 lbs. His owners moved and left him alone in the apt with no AC. He's extremely sweet, well behaved,...

Jax

Rat Terrier

Male, Senior

Plantation, FL, USA

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Rat Terrier BreedersSee all breeders

Member since: 03/13/2019

Serenity Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near WHITAKERS, NC, USA

We are small scale rat terrier breeder, located in NC. We breed small type A ( 10lbs), and type B ( 10-15lbs) puppies. Parents are fully tested and cleared for any genetic...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA

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Member since: 06/14/2023

5150 Farms Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near DORA, MO, USA

5150 Farms is a family owned enterprise nestled in the heart of the Ozarks. Our dogs are part of our family but also contributing members of our organization in that they also...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA DORA, MO, USA

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Member since: 07/05/2022

HPL Kennels Old Dominion Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near UNION, IA, USA

HPL Kennels follows the mission of ODT Clubs Mission is to save & preserve a breed of dog that had many uses since the 19th Century. From ridding various vermin that plagued farms...

Breeds: Rat Terrier (+3)

USA UNION, IA, USA

Current Ads (3)

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Member since: 01/16/2019

Warren Mountain Rat Terriers

Doberman Pinscher Dog Breeder near E GRANVILLE, VT, USA

We raise quality, health tested Rat Terriers and Dobermans. Our focus is on health and longevity, and we show a bit as well. This is a hobby not a full time business. We have...

Breeds: Doberman Pinscher (+1)

USA E GRANVILLE, VT, USA

Tags: Rat Terrier Doberman

Member since: 06/29/2023

Sarah Ballard

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA

My pure bred pet rat terriers had a litter of six puppies. I want them to go to loving homes.

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA

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Member since: 10/20/2022

Wild Oak Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near PINE VALLEY, CA, USA

At Wild Oak Rat Terriers, we proudly strive to breed the best to the best, emphasis on temperament, health, soundness, structure, beauty, brains and prey drive. Our dogs are our...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA PINE VALLEY, CA, USA

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Member since: 08/28/2022

Sunrise Farms

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near THURMONT, MD, USA

In home and family raised Rat Terriers.

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA THURMONT, MD, USA

Current Ads (1)

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Member since: 02/13/2022

UKC Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near INDIO, CA, USA

My beautiful black tri mama and brown tri UKC Rat Terriers had a beautiful litter of 3 puppies . Two females black tri and a male brown tri like dad

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA INDIO, CA, USA

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Member since: 06/03/2022

The Puppy Patch

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near MOLALLA, OR, USA

At The Puppy patch, we raise exceptional animals in a loving and caring environment. Dedicated to following a responsible breeding program, our focus is on keeping our animals...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA MOLALLA, OR, USA

Tags: rat terrier Oregon

Member since: 04/03/2022

By Chance Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near GRANITE FALLS, MN, USA

I have had Rat Terriers almost 20 years and love the breed so I have 1 litter a year to help others find their companion and get quality dogs of this breed in my area. My sire is...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA GRANITE FALLS, MN, USA

Tags: AKC Rat Terrier Pearl Chocolate Puppy

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