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- Origin: United States, 19th Century
- Lifespan: 15-18 years
- Weight: 10-25 pounds
- Height: 13-18 inches
- Tails are often docked to 2–3 inches
- Often mistaken for the Jack Russell Terrier
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The rat terrier is a small dog that was originally bred in the United States for controlling rodents and hunting small animals. The breed is intelligent and extremely active. They were officially recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1999.
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Health Problems
Rat terriers are generally healthy dogs but do commonly have allergies, especially skin allergies. They are also known to have seizures.Sports or Activities
Despite their small size, rat terriers are used as search and rescue dogs. They are not accepted by the American Kennel Club but can however compete in dog agility events. Most commonly, rat terriers are household pets. They are generally sociable and can live comfortably in smaller living spaces. They are however overly sensitive to noise and may bark often, making them less than a prime choice for apartments.
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Rat Terrier Questions
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Any one here have a Jack Russel Terrier? 2 AnswersVery good friends of ours own a JRT. He is 6'5" tall and it is funny to see him go for a jog with the dog, but they totally mesh. read more -
Do rats make good pets? 10 AnswersIf this is an opinion question, then I say no. If you want to hold them in your hand, then you can't even feed them meat. You can't feed them live stuff. But th... read more -
How do I catch the rat to get the code in the game Chrono Trigger? 1 AnswerHave you checked out Mahalo's Chrono Trigger DS Walkthrough? "Chase the rat. When you get close enough to its tail, press A to catch it. It will lead you along ... read more -
Getting a new female rat terrier, I need help with a cute name! 2 AnswersSami KiKi Samantha Tamara Annie Kylie Kristi Loki Ajax Venus Lucy Mikki Nicky Minerva Kazandra Lissa Zena NataLee read more
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Dog - Yorkie/Rat Terrier Mix - Jax, Fl - Sparky (Come Home Soon... http://tinyurl.com/ykgmmpz
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http://twitpic.com/qtxt0 - My Rat Terrier Lucky. :]
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@cleolinda Awww, no...he looks like my rat terrier, which I found via rescue.
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@nicbatten I like that quilt! Erica's dog has tiny tiny legs...shorter than my Rat Terrier's legs.
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RT @editormarilyn: RT @jtrophy: @editormarilyn @FLRatTerriers please vote for my Rat Terrier Gabby ! and get the word out http://hhofdog ...
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