Rat Terrier
A.K.A. :American Rat Terrier
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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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
Koda
$200

A type b rat terrier sweet sweet boy! Comes with neuter contract! House trained crate trained leash trained
Male rat terrier puppy 15lbs grown
$450

Male rat terrier puppy is ready for new home. Can be registered NAPR and UKCI. Will mature around 15lbs. He had his first puppy shots, regular deworming and vet check.
Dinero Male rat terrier puppy
$450

Beautiful male rat terrier puppy born April 9th and ready for the new loving home
The Puppy Patch Rat Terrier Puppies
$900

Our First litter was born on 4/30/22. The Sire is Dakota Bear, and the Dam is Java. They will be ready for pick up after 6/27/22.
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Anya - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier. Adoption Fee: $125. German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They...
Jeri - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). When Jeri and Meri were found, they were essentially feral. They were hiding under a shipping container they had adopted as their home. It...
Hero - Rat Terrier / Chihuahua Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua. Looks like: Rat Terrier, Chihuahua Female, 13 years old, 10 pounds Hero is a sweet and devoted companion looking for a human lap to call her...
Max (Courtesy Post) - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier. **Courtesy Post** Max is a sweet, energetic and loving pup. He enjoys walks and playing with toys. He loves children of all ages and other dogs too....
Jack - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Jack is 9-1/2 yrs old as of 9/2/18. loves to be held and loved. does not do well with other dogs. healthy. Dogs are up-to-date on shots,...
Poochie - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Poochie is BONDED with Simone. Poochie was an adopter's dog when she adopted Simone at 6 months old. They had an amazing home until...
Eddie (GA) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Get ready to cry! Get ready to laugh! Get ready to fall in love with Eddie. Eddie used to live with an elderly woman--just the two of...
Dapples (NC) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Dear Miss Dapples came to New Rattitude several months ago as a stray, so her history was a mystery, but some scars here and there, her...
Meri - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). When Jeri and Meri were found, they were essentially feral. They were hiding under a shipping container they had adopted as their home. It...
Nemo - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). date of birth 11/7/2012 weighs 7 pounds. Nemo was born with a birth defect that requires her to use a wheelchair, she zooms around in it....
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