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.

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.