Rat Terriers

[hare_n_hounds 157]

Just been scanning through the net and come across a dog called rat terrier, so I googled it and it is an actual type of terrier! First I've heard of it, do any of you know much about them or even work them? They not the best looking of terriers but looks aren't everything, wonder if they are used much?

Edited January 17, 2015 by hare_n_hounds

[bunny tickler 876]

was the old manchester terrier similar ?

[Ossie n Arch 1,682]

Friend at work had their dog DNA tested. Came back 1/2 Rat terrier. The other half was an Yorkie/Border Collie cross

 

Nice dog though.

 

 

http://www.wisdompanel.co.uk/breed_count_matters/rat-terrier1/

[leethedog 3,071]

Quite popular in the states I believe some Americans on here they might know more

[hare_n_hounds 157]

First I've heard of them today.

[tinytiger 831]

them dna tests are complete bullsh1t,,think there an american breed-theres also dogs called feists-like a teagle type id say-i think rat terriers are a small feist(could be wrong)

[General lee 979]

Any pictures or anyone own one?

[Griz 89]

Rat terriers are a breed in America.They were originally bred to be a varmit dog on farms and come in 3 sizes , anywhere from 10 to 30lbs MOL. Their appearance is similar to a Russell......There are some that are bred and are used hunting , but,most are only pet or show quality.....Do a google search, you will find many Rat Terriers.

[go2ground 152]

Here is some info on both breeds.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Feist

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_Terrier

[grittyfeist 1]

Iv got two 3/4 feist 1/4 decker rat terrier femails and use to have a couple more breed that way but there dead now I also use to have a 1/2 feist 1/2 rat terrier. The ones iv hade have all made good tree dogs. The red and white one and the one on the back side of the tree are the two females that I still have.

[Scarecrow 7]

KIND OF LIKE THE POOR MANS PLUMMER MAYBE...

[Griz 89]

I recall when I was young I would stay for a week or so at my uncles dairy farm. Sport was the rat terrier for the farm , and, he was quite a dog. He weighted about 12lbs and was everything a young boy could ask for.....The dog was always on the job no matter what was going on......The cows would be milked each morning and the milk put in 10 gallon cans and loaded to go to the creamery 3 miles away.The rat terrier would follow the milk truck despite having only 3 legs, losing one leg to a hay mower. By the time last milk can was unloaded onto the loading dock at the creamery, Sport would arrive......Sport then raced after the milk truck on the way back to the farm, arriving only a few minutes after the truck did....The dog did this each day til he got too old to continue.....Sport was also a great ratter and all around varmit dog , and great companion.