Characteristics of Rat Terriers. As small to medium-sized dogs, the average rat terrier size ranges from 10 to 18 inches in length and from 8 to 35 pounds in weight.

DiNardo says: "Rat Terriers excel in various dog sports and are typically very sensitive and intuitive. "They love to please their owner and thrive on praise and positive reinforcement." 18.

Rat Terriers, despite their small size, exude a bold, charismatic presence.

The American Hairless Terrier is a small dog that is a direct descendant of the Rat Terrier. With a typical terrier ...

But not just any rat terrier, Beesley is an award-winning rat terrier. Several times over, in fact. But the award he recently took home was one from the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club.