Rat Terrier

Origin

Rat Terrier is a dog breed that originated in the USA. The Rat Terrier information we have stated that this breed is a result of mating between Manchester Terrier, Fox Terrier, Old English White Terrier and Bull Terrier, these were just to name a few of them. During the late 1920s, Toy Fox Terriers that were supposed to be too large for their type were admitted into Rat Terriers breeding section and with this exception, Rat Terriers start producing their own class of Toy-sized progeny.

Breed Information

It is famously believed that U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt is the title-giver of this breed, however, not everyone agrees with this idea. President Roosevelt named his dog, who happened to unravel the problem of White House?s rats, a Rat Terrier.

Size

Rat Terriers are usually small built and muscular type of dogs. Their height normally reaches up to 13 ? 16 inches tall. Still, though, this dog breed has not been recognized by the AKC, but UKC, though they do not have a single defined weight standard for the Rat Terriers.

Coat

With smooth, dense and short, shiny fur over their body, you will obviously notice a Rat Terrier in different color mixtures that ranges from black, rust, tan and white coats, as well as red, chocolate, orange, and blue.

Character

They call Rat Terriers a dynamo; it is intelligent, stubborn, and mixed with a wary type of characteristics. However, in case the Rat Terriers are not properly socialized, they will Rat terriers or any other puppies for that matter, to train them for the barred enclosures around since their chewing habit can get them in a lot of trouble when chewed something that is totally harmful for them. In addition, it is advised not to keep a Rat Terrier all day long in a cage since it will harm his nature and that he is a people?s dog, it will also be wrong morally to inflict a jail type enclosing on him.

Training

Training a Rat Terrier does involve great skills and a patient mind. Known for its utter stubborn nature, Rat Terriers can give you a hard time and won?t be pleased at all in the initial stages. In order to get a good grasp on the training aspect, it is recommended to start training your Rat Terrier in the earliest stages of his life to build a sense of leadership on him quite earlier.

Activity

Rat Terriers may be the tiny creatures you come across to but strictly avoid going onto their size because this dog is a natural power machine. You need to give these dogs a considerable amount of activity such as exercise, walks, and playing different games in order to maintain excellence of their health, happiness and a balanced temperament.