Rat Terrier Dog

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Rat Terrier Dog
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Rat Terrier Dog
 

The Rat Terrier is an intelligent, alert and loving breed of dog. This breed of is very inquisitive and lively. The Rat Terrier is an affectionate breed that makes an excellent companion for those who will enjoy an energetic dog. These dogs are good with children, especially if they are raised with them from puppy hood. The Rat Terrier are fairly territorial, and for the most part friendly with strangers. Rat Terriers make good watchdogs. These are quick and very playful and are not barkers. The temperament of these is pure terrier. The lively, feisty, fearless nature can be found in the best of terriers. The Rat Terrier are eager to please and responsive. These and pick up training well, faster than most dog. The Rat Terrier is a very well mannered, well rounded dog. The Rat Terrier are easy to train and very eager to learn and to please their owner. The Rat Terrier love to go with you and to do what you do. The Rat Terrier dogs are also very good swimmers, not bashful or afraid and have no problem with the water. The Rat Terrier breeds are good farm dogs as well as excellent family dogs for pets and companionship. This hardy is used for hunting expeditions as well as terrier work. The Rat Terrier breeds are easy adjusted as mature dogs into families with or without children.

 Rat Terrier Dog
The name "Rat Terrier" calls to mind a very tight, energetic, well muscled dog. They have a deep chest, solid neck, strong shoulders, and powerful legs. Though their bodies are meaty, it is very compact. The Rat Terrier dog tiny head has a pointed nuzzle. Rat Terriers can be born with either short or full-length tails, both of which remain in their natural state or docked by the time they reach two years. Their ears are upright or tipped and carried erect when the is alert.


Rat Terrier Skills
The Rat Terrier dog were developed from Smooth Fox Terriers and Manchester Terriers in Great Britain during the 1920’s. In the 1890’s, they were brought to the USA. Teddy Roosevelt gave this breed a name. The Rat Terrier dog are the best in rat-baiting pits. The best ever recorded so far is of a single rat terrier which killed over 2,501 rats in a span of only 7 hours a rat infested barn. This breed is a hard-working farm hand, and can easily rid an infested barn of vermin in no time at all.

size=4>Rat Terrier Personality
The Rat Terrier dog temperament is pure terrier. The Rat Terrier dog are feisty, lively, and fearless in nature – characteristics found in the best of terriers. This bunch is not easy to train. The Rat Terrier dog who have tried find it difficult to make them follow. However, make up for this by being intelligent, alert, and loving dog. The Rat Terrier dog are inquisitive and lively. The Rat Terrier dog make an excellent companion because of their affectionate nature. Those who want an energetic, hyper should go for this breed. They are okay to have around children especially when raised with them from puppy hood. Rat Terriers are not yappers but they are quick and very playful. Fairly territorial, stubborn, and for the most part friendly with strangers, they make excellent watchdogs. They are not a good swimmer dog so they should be watched closely whenever near the waters.

Rat Terrier Exercise Needs
The Rat Terrier dog need a good deal of exercise to let out all their energy, at least 20 to 30 minutes a day of rigorous play and a thirty minute walk. They would certainly enjoy it if given more.

Rat Terrier Living Conditions
Though not recommended to keep as pet for those living in an apartment, the Rat Terrier will survive living in one provided that it be given at least twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day. Even indoors, the Rat Terrier dog are fairly active so it is best to own one when living in a house with at least a small to medium sized yard. Something sturdier than a fenced in yard should be used to keep these dogs in check, Rat Terriers love to dig, and they won’t find a fenced in yard too difficult to get out of. They can spend a great deal of time outdoors, provide they have the proper watch and protection

Rat Terrier Grooming Requirements
No special grooming needed for this dog. Just the occasional brushing to remove dead hair.

Rat Terrier Health Issues
Rat Terriers have no common, major health issues.
 

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