Small Dog Breeds Rat Terrier

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Small dog breeds rat terrier. The loyal rat terriersmall dog big heart. 10 13 inches miniature 13 18 inches standard weight. The rat terrier is an alert and rather energetic little dog that is quick and playful. Today s rat terrier is an intelligent and active small dog that is kept both.

Small dog breeds under 10 pounds 4kgs under 15 pounds 7kgs under 20 pounds 9kgs under 25 pounds 17kgs under 30 pounds 14kgs under 35 pounds 16kgs under 40 pounds 18kgs under 5 pounds 2kgs weight. Loyal loving and energetic are all characteristics of the rat terrier. The akc has grouped all of the breeds that it registers into seven categories or. Ears can be erect or button and tails can be at an upward curve or a natural bob.

Sometimes called rt or rattie these small dogs are the perfect pet for many dog lovers who are looking for a companion and exercise buddy. He is a sturdy compact small to medium sized parti colored dog giving the appearance of elegance and athleticism. A small dog breed the rat terrier weighs around 12 to 35 pounds at a height of 14 to 23 inches and is very muscular for its size. The loyal rat terrier.

The rat terrier is a multipurpose companion dog that is capable of hunting rodents and vermin above and below ground as well as coursing small game. Glen of imaal terrier. The ukc doesn t have a specified weight for standard rat terriers as each individual dog has a different. The rat terrier is an american dog breed with a background as a farm dog and hunting companion.

West highland white terrier. The rat terrier is a small and sturdy dog and should be between 13 to 16 inches in height. They actually get their name from america s 26th president mr. They share much ancestry with the small hunting dogs known as feists common throughout family farms in the 1920s and 1930s they are now recognized by the united and american kennel clubs and are considered a rare breed.

His short smooth coat may come in any variation of pied patterning. The short dense coat may be solid white bi colored or tri colored in black tan chocolate apricot blue or lemon. 12 14. Although this type of dog was quite common in america during the 20 s and 30 s especially in and around farms where lots of vermin could be found.

They are determined little hunters so not so good around small pets.