2014 Westminster Dog Show
The Rat Terrier is an American breed of dog with a background as a farm dog and hunting companion. Common throughout family farms in the 1920s and 1930s, they are now recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) and American Kennel Club (AKC) and are considered a rare breed.[2] Rat Terriers are intelligent and active that can be kept for hunting, pest control and as a family pet. The Rat Terrier ranges from about 10 to 25 pounds and stands 10 to 18 inches at the shoulder. The miniature size—13 inches and under, has become more popular as a house pet and companion dog. But the miniature is still a hunting dog. Rat Terriers tend to be both intelligent and stubborn, knowing how to get what they want when they want it. They are also considered good family pets because of their energy and compatibility with kids. They are playful and require much exercise. Due to regular outcrossings throughout the Rat Terrier’s history, overall it is a very hardy breed. The genetic diversity of the Rat Terrier has contributed to the overall health, keen intelligence, and soundness of the breed. In current times, the Rat Terrier is becoming popular not only as a family pet but as a working dog in several fields. Their affectionate and calm temperament along with small size has made them popular as service dogs in hospice, treatment for depression, in Assisted Living, and other human-care jobs. Police departments have started using them as contraband search dogs as their intelligence level shortens training to as little as three weeks which is much shorter than for traditional police service breeds.
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