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A.K.A. : American Rat Terrier

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A.K.A. :American Rat Terrier

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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

Rat Terrier For Sale Tampico IL

$400

Benny

Rat Terrier

Male, 11 Weeks Old

USA TAMPICO, IL, USA

Date listed: 04/21/2025

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Meet this gorgeous, cuddly, and cute Rat Terrier Puppy! Full of life and looking for my best friend! Be ready to part with your heart when you meet me! These pictures don't do...

Rat Terrier For Sale Tampico IL

$400

Theo

Rat Terrier

Male, 11 Weeks Old

USA TAMPICO, IL, USA

Date listed: 04/21/2025

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Meet this gorgeous, cuddly, and cute Rat Terrier Puppy! Full of life and looking for my best friend! Be ready to part with your heart when you meet me! These pictures don't do...

Rat Terrier For Sale Tampico IL

$400

Lily

Rat Terrier

Female, 11 Weeks Old

USA TAMPICO, IL, USA

Date listed: 04/21/2025

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Meet this gorgeous, cuddly, and cute Rat Terrier Puppy! Full of life and looking for my best friend! Be ready to part with your heart when you meet me! These pictures don't do...

Rat Terrier For Sale Tampico IL

$400

Bella

Rat Terrier

Female, 11 Weeks Old

USA TAMPICO, IL, USA

Date listed: 04/21/2025

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Meet this gorgeous, cuddly, and cute Rat Terrier Puppy! Full of life and looking for my best friend! Be ready to part with your heart when you meet me! These pictures don't do...

Rat Terrier For Sale Tampico IL

$400

Lola

Rat Terrier

Female, 11 Weeks Old

USA TAMPICO, IL, USA

Date listed: 04/21/2025

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Meet this gorgeous, cuddly, and cute Rat Terrier Puppy! Full of life and looking for my best friend! Be ready to part with your heart when you meet me! These pictures don't do...

Rat Terrier For Sale Tampico IL

$400

Charlie

Rat Terrier

Male, 11 Weeks Old

USA TAMPICO, IL, USA

Date listed: 04/21/2025

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Meet this gorgeous, cuddly, and cute Rat Terrier Puppy! Full of life and looking for my best friend! Be ready to part with your heart when you meet me! These pictures don't do...

Male Rat Terrier puppy

$450*

Charlie

Rat Terrier

Male, 13 Weeks Old

USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA

Date listed: 04/19/2025

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Beautiful male rat terrier puppy. Black, Type A miniature, long legged. NAPR registered. Will mature 10-12lbs

Female Rat Terrier puppy

$450

Chloe

Rat Terrier

Female, 13 Weeks Old

USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA

Date listed: 04/19/2025

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Beautiful female rat terrier puppy. White and brown, Type A miniature, long legged. NAPR registered. Will mature 13-15lbs.

Male Rat Terrier puppy

$450

Pearl

Rat Terrier

Male, 13 Weeks Old

USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA

Date listed: 04/19/2025

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Beautiful male rat terrier puppy. Pearl/Gray, Type A miniature, long legged. NAPR registered. Will mature 13-15lbs.

Milo Make rat terrier puppy Type A

$450

Milo

Rat Terrier

Male, 13 Weeks Old

USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA

Date listed: 04/18/2025

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Milo is a beautiful rat terrier puppy and he will remain small in 10-12lbs range. Milo is a very playful puppy and he had her first vaccine and regular deworming. You can find...

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MOOSE - Rat Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

MOOSE

Rat Terrier

Male, Senior

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

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Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (medium coat).

PUMKIN - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

PUMKIN

Rat Terrier

Male, Young

USA Tulsa, OK, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

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Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). City of Tulsa Animal Welfare Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6pm Saturday, noon to 4pm 918-669-6280

SHY - Rat Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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SHY

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult

USA Woodland, CA, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

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Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (medium coat). All animals are up-to-date on vaccinations (including rabies if over 4 months old), microchipped, and spayed or neutered. All dogs have been...

Layla (VA) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Layla (VA)

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult

USA Atlanta, GA, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Rat Terrier Dogs for adoption in Atlanta, GA, USA

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Layla is a gorgeous and gentle 2-year-old rat terrier weighing 15 lbs, with a few more pounds to shed. Layla's personality is sweet and shy...

Cookie - Rat Terrier / Beagle (short coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Cookie

Rat Terrier

Female, Baby

USA Binghamton, NY, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

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Dog Breed: Rat Terrier / Beagle (short coat). Meet Cookie—one of our sweet and snuggly "Snack Pack Pups!" This 9-week-old rat terrier/beagle mix is...

LILY - Rat Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

LILY

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult

USA San Antonio, TX, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

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Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (medium coat).

Seuss - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Seuss

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult

USA oakland, FL, USA

Date listed: 04/30/2025

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Dog Breed: Rat Terrier. Suess is an 11-pound sweetheart with an endless supply of love and energy. This playful little guy came to us with a fractured front leg, but...

Cherri (WA) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

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Cherri (WA)

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult

USA Atlanta, GA, USA

Date listed: 04/30/2025

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Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Cherri is a sweet and energetic girl who would love a family of her own! She is about 1 year-old and a svelte 20 lbs. She's very energetic but...

Ruby (GA) - Rat Terrier / Jack Russell Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

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Ruby (GA)

Rat Terrier

Female, Baby

USA Atlanta, GA, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Rat Terrier Dogs for adoption in Atlanta, GA, USA

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier / Jack Russell Terrier (short coat). Ruby! What a lovely gem this pup is! She is a laid back, snuggly little girl with a sparkly personality. Ruby is a...

Chico - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Chico

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult

USA Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

Date listed: 04/30/2025

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Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat).

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Member since: 03/13/2019

Serenity Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near WHITAKERS, NC, USA

We are small scale rat terrier breeder, located in NC. We breed small type A ( 10lbs), and type B ( 10-15lbs) puppies. Parents are fully tested and cleared for any genetic...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA

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Member since: 08/26/2022

The Labrador Land

Labrador Retriever Dog Breeder near TAMPA, FL, USA

Dedicated dog breeder, motivated to promote the wellbeing of dogs, bringing to the world beautiful and healthy puppies. Years of experience raising and caring for dogs. Associated...

Breeds: Labrador Retriever (+4)

USA TAMPA, FL, USA

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Member since: 06/14/2023

5150 Farms Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near DORA, MO, USA

5150 Farms is a family owned enterprise nestled in the heart of the Ozarks. Our dogs are part of our family but also contributing members of our organization in that they also...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA DORA, MO, USA

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Member since: 04/07/2018

JKkennel

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near TIMPSON, TX, USA

We raise Rat Terrier babies and have for 7 years, after my husband's family raised them most of his childhood. Our Kennel is climate controlled and run by our large family of 10....

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA TIMPSON, TX, USA

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Member since: 06/29/2023

Sarah Ballard

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA

My pure bred pet rat terriers had a litter of six puppies. I want them to go to loving homes.

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA

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Member since: 10/20/2022

Wild Oak Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near PINE VALLEY, CA, USA

At Wild Oak Rat Terriers, we proudly strive to breed the best to the best, emphasis on temperament, health, soundness, structure, beauty, brains and prey drive. Our dogs are our...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA PINE VALLEY, CA, USA

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Member since: 08/28/2022

Sunrise Farms

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near THURMONT, MD, USA

In home and family raised Rat Terriers.

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA THURMONT, MD, USA

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Member since: 02/13/2022

UKC Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near INDIO, CA, USA

My beautiful black tri mama and brown tri UKC Rat Terriers had a beautiful litter of 3 puppies . Two females black tri and a male brown tri like dad

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA INDIO, CA, USA

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Member since: 06/03/2022

The Puppy Patch

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near MOLALLA, OR, USA

At The Puppy patch, we raise exceptional animals in a loving and caring environment. Dedicated to following a responsible breeding program, our focus is on keeping our animals...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA MOLALLA, OR, USA

Tags: rat terrier Oregon

Member since: 04/03/2022

By Chance Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier Dog Breeder near GRANITE FALLS, MN, USA

I have had Rat Terriers almost 20 years and love the breed so I have 1 litter a year to help others find their companion and get quality dogs of this breed in my area. My sire is...

Breeds: Rat Terrier

USA GRANITE FALLS, MN, USA

Tags: AKC Rat Terrier Pearl Chocolate Puppy

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