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Rat Terrier
A.K.A. :American Rat Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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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, 7 Weeks Old
USA TAMPICO, IL, USA
Date listed: 04/21/2025
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, 7 Weeks Old
USA TAMPICO, IL, USA
Date listed: 04/21/2025
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, 7 Weeks Old
USA TAMPICO, IL, USA
Date listed: 04/21/2025
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, 7 Weeks Old
USA TAMPICO, IL, USA
Date listed: 04/21/2025
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, 7 Weeks Old
USA TAMPICO, IL, USA
Date listed: 04/21/2025
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, 7 Weeks Old
USA TAMPICO, IL, USA
Date listed: 04/21/2025
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
Milo
Rat Terrier
Male, 10 Weeks Old
USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA
Date listed: 04/19/2025
Beautiful male rat terrier puppy. Black and white spots, Type A miniature, long legged. NAPR registered. Will mature 13-15lbs.
Male Rat Terrier puppy
$450
Charlie
Rat Terrier
Male, 10 Weeks Old
USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA
Date listed: 04/19/2025
Beautiful male rat terrier puppy. Black, Type A miniature, long legged. NAPR registered. Will mature 13-15lbs.
Female Rat Terrier puppy
$450
Chloe
Rat Terrier
Female, 10 Weeks Old
USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA
Date listed: 04/19/2025
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, 10 Weeks Old
USA WHITAKERS, NC, USA
Date listed: 04/19/2025
Beautiful male rat terrier puppy. Pearl/Gray, Type A miniature, long legged. NAPR registered. Will mature 13-15lbs.
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Rat Terrier Dogs for adoptionSee all dogs for adoption
Olive Otto - Rat Terrier / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
FOR ADOPTION
Olive Otto
Rat Terrier
Female, Adult
USA Cuba, NY, USA
Date listed: 04/23/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Olive was born around April 22, 2018, and weighs about 11 pounds. Rescued from a situation involving a previous...
Foxy - Rat Terrier / Chihuahua Dog For Adoption
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Foxy
Rat Terrier
Female, Adult
USA New Orleans, LA, USA
Date listed: 04/23/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua.
Chicky (NC) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Chicky (NC)
Rat Terrier
Female, Adult
USA Atlanta, GA, USA
Date listed: 04/23/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Are you looking for a medium-energy gal who likes to lounge around the house, walks well on the leash, and is fully house-trained? Chicky, who...
Zaden - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Zaden
Rat Terrier
Male, Adult
USA Carrollton, TX, USA
Date listed: 04/16/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). BREED-Rat Terrier Mix SEX-Male; SIZE-Small. WEIGHT-15 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 2 Years; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently...
David Rose - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption
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David Rose
Rat Terrier
Male, Young
USA Gloversville, NY, USA
Date listed: 04/23/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier. We don't know much about Dave yet other than that he has never lived in a home before. He is a scared boy just looking for his second chance at life. We do...
Jax - Rat Terrier Dog For Adoption
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Jax
Rat Terrier
Male, Senior
USA Plantation, FL, USA
Date listed: 04/16/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier. Woof woof, I’m Jax! I’m about 10ish year old and weigh about 20ish lbs. Humans call my kind a Rat Terrier. But im neither a rat nor a...
Bear (VA) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Bear (VA)
Rat Terrier
Male, Adult
USA Atlanta, GA, USA
Date listed: 04/16/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). My name is Bear and I’m even cuter than my pictures! I’m a little boy of about 2 years old, so I still have lots of puppy...
Thea - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Thea
Rat Terrier
Female, Young
USA Cottageville, WV, USA
Date listed: 04/09/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). VOLUNTEERS : ARF needs transport drivers who can do legs between WV and New England! Driver Application:...
Marco - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Marco
Rat Terrier
Male, Adult
USA Lighthouse Point, FL, USA
Date listed: 04/09/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Marco is a sweet, 15 lb Rat Terrier born approximately 1/24/2022. He was found as a stray and was very scared when we first received him. We...
Gypsy - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Gypsy
Rat Terrier
Female, Baby
USA Hinckley, IL, USA
Date listed: 04/09/2025
Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Gypsy is such a special girl. She is so intelligent and eager to please and picks up new tricks easily. She is also very treat motivated,...
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