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The Rat Terrier's are a beautiful example of an all around dog. They are very hearty dogs that make excellent companions.

thrill seeker

Tinker loves heights

Rats have outstanding records in Agility, Schutzund, Home Security, hunting, sporting, etc. I am still amazed at how my 16lb. Rat Terrier sounds (barking, howling) as if he is larger than my 75lb. American Pitbull Terrier. And in six years there hasn't been one thing I have found that Tinker won't do. He even wants to ride on the bicycle with me.

I smell lunch

Squirrels smell yummy

On good days Tinker Monkey Mouse could make the 6' sprint up the LiveOak runway. I was always there to assist him with a push on the butt, just for safety. Though he does have cat-like agilities. Once while working on the car I forgot Monkey was in the tree, so he laid in the crook and went to sleep. About 8' off the ground.

Appearance
*The coat should be smooth and short.
*The head small and muzzle pointed.
*One of 3 body sizes - TOY under 10lbs - Standard 10-20lbs
Decker Giants over 20lbs.
*The tail docked at 1st or 2nd joint
*The color can range from 1 solid color up to 3 different
color combinations.