Rat Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Rat Terrier Dogs are Friendly, Inquisitive, and Lovable dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 96. They were bred to hunt down rats these little breeds are very tough, quick, and agile also their stamina is enough to run or work all day. They are very loving companions. Rat Terrier Dogs are Purebred.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Affectionate, Intelligent, Inquisitive, Lively, Alert, Loving
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Foundation Stock Service Program / Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : United States
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Used to Be Wildly Popular With Farmers
2- They Are Rat Hunting Champions
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Rat Terrier
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Tri-color, Black & White, White & Chocolate, Fawn & White, Blue & White
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
15 - 18 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 48 - 64cm (19 - 25in)
Height: 46 - 64cm (18 - 25in) -
TAIL
The tail is set on at the end of the croup. A docked or natural bob tail is preferred, but a natural tail is not a fault
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WEIGHT
4.5 - 11 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
5 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Toy fox terrier
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1910s and 1920s
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ORIGIN
United States
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They tend to be wary and reserved when it comes to meeting new people, and can even have trouble with other household pets if they aren't socialized properly at a young age
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
