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.

One rat jumps to escape as Henry, a lurcher, and Barto, a Cairn terrier, kill another rat in Adams Morgan. Rats run from behind trash cans as the Renegade Rebel Ratters approach.

The Rat Terrier enjoys pleasing its owner, therefore the dog breed makes good companions that are highly trainable LTuray/Getty Images. This happy-go-lucky and playful breed is sensitive and ...

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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 ...

Hannah, a six year old chihuahua/rat terrier mix (right) and Toot-Toot, a four year old chihuahua mix (left)are up for ...

Breed: Chihuahua-rat terrier mix Age: 2 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 14 pounds Hoagie’s story: Hoagie is a smart, active boy who would love a home where he can get daily walks and perhaps ...

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.

Rooting out these scurrying plague-gerbils where they make their home is fine, but these burrows are shockingly small and hard to find. Because of rats’ unsettling, flexible body shape, they can ...