| The Rat Terrier Dog Breed
Other Name: Feist
Country of Origin: The Rat Terrier originated in
England.
Height: The Rat Terrier comes in three different
sizes. Standard: Height 14-23 inches (35½-58½ cm.)
Mid-sized: Height 8-14 inches (20-35½ cm.) Toy-Height: 8
inches (20 cm.)
Weight: Weight 12-35 pounds (5½-16 kg.) Mid-sized:
Weight 6-8 pounds (3-3½ kg.) Toy-Weight: 4-6 pounds (2-3
kg.)
Description: Compact muscular dogs with strong
legs and shoulders but with tiny heads, Rat Terriers are
born with long or short tails which . |
may be docked shortly after birth. The Rat
Terrier is in the Terrier group. Colors: Rat Terriers come in various
color combinations including red and white, tri-spotted,
solid red, black & tan, blue & white and red brindle.
Coat: The Rat Terrier's short smooth coat is easy
to groom.
Temperament: Rat Terriers are spunky
and lively and require lots of exercise. They can also be
quite vocal during playtime. Good with children and the
elderly, Rat Terriers make excellent watchdogs.
Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the Rat
Terrier is about 15-18 years. |
Living Environment: Rat Terriers will do okay
living in an apartment. However they are active dogs and
require plenty of exercise. They love to dig and will dig
themselves out of a fenced yard. |
