Rat Terrier
Also called American Rat Terrier and Ratting Terrier
- Great with kids
- Needs lots of exercise
The Rat Terrier is a small-sized breed of dog that was originally bred for hunting rats and other small rodents. They are energetic and playful, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 11–24 lb (5–11 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 13–18 in (33–46 cm)
- Life span
- 14–16 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- United States (early 20th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Curious
Energetic
Fearless
Friendly
Intelligent
Coat colours
Apricot, black, blue, blue fawn, chocolate, lemon, tan and white
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Rat Terrier
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Breeds of a similar size
All small breeds
Sources
- Breed Standards: Rat Terrier | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Rat Terrier Dog Breed Information | AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Rat Terrier - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).