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Terriersmall🌍 United Statesratting, farm work, and small-game hunting
Rat Terrier
Alert, playful, intelligent, tenacious
Popularity
653
All-purpose farm ratter; quick, smart, and family-oriented.
Lifespan
12–16 years
Coat
short, close-lying, smooth, shiny coat
Colors
white with black/tan, tricolor, pied
Male height
13–18 in
Female height
13–18 in
Male weight
10–25 lb
Female weight
10–25 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
