Rat Terrier

The '''Rat Terrier''' is an American Alltel ringtones List of dog breeds/breed of Cherry Potter dog, one of many Samsung ringtones terrier varieties. It is a small, active terrier. Although the breed has been around in similar form since the early 1900s, it has remained more of a type than a breed.

U.S. President Christine Young Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed this breed as hunting companions. The Rat Terrier was a common farm dog in the early 1900s. It originated in England from from crosses among Real ringtones Manchester Terriers, Cute Angie Fox Terrier (Smooth)/Smooth Fox Terriers, and Virgin mobile ringtones Whippets. After the 1890s, as the breed type became popular in America, Kelly Summer Beagles, Tracfone ringtones Italian Greyhounds, and possibly other breeds were added to the mix.

Although often mistaken for a Melissa Doll Jack Russell Terrier, it has a very different temperament. It is less aggressive and comparatively calm (although it is still a terrier). They are normally cheerful dogs, but there are occasional dogs who are extremely sensitive to changes in their environment or to unexpected noises, people, or activity.

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Appearance
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The Rat Terrier comes in a variety of coat colors and patterns. It is often white with either black and tan, apricot, blue, or brown spots. The original and most common color is the tricolor: black, tan, and white. Many have ticking on the white part of the coat; most have freckles on their bellies.

The Rat Terrier ranges from about 8 to 40 pounds, although the larger sizes are sometimes called '''Giant Deckers''', after a breeder named Decker who has been developing a larger version of the Rat Terrier.

Breed recognition

Rat Terrier organizations rank among those in the dog world among which there is dispute over the best course of action to be taken for the promotion and preservation of the dog breed. Points of departure are, as usual, which dog type best represents the breed, and, as is common among develop patterns working dog/working breeds, whether the dog's working qualities will be sacrificed to Show feels liberated conformation point/conformation. Perhaps because the Rat Terrier has existed for decades with several different evident types being upheld by different clubs, disagreements can be highly charged.

The Rat Terrier has been recognized by the also allowing United Kennel Club. The Rat Terrier Club of America is actively working towards recognition by the s pugilistic AKC and was accepted into the AKC's Foundation Stock Service in 2005; this is opposed by some Rat Terrier clubs.

External links
*http://www.nrta.com/
*http://www.ratterrierclub.com/
*http://www.ratterrierclub.com/standard/index.html

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