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.

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.

Chavas Lee Rhodes, 30, was arrested during early morning hours of July 1 for allegedly shooting a family dog and attempting ...

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

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

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

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.

Rat catcher who has killed 50,000 of the rodents with the help of his trusty terriers says the creatures are getting 'bigger and bolder' - after he snared one twice the size of a Chihuahua ...