Rat Terrier

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Country of origin: USA
Registries: AKC FSS, UKC,
Rat Terrier Club of
America, National Rat
Terrier Association
Occupation: Vermin hunter,
companion
Size: 2–3kg (4–7lb), 25cm (10in)
Longevity: 14 to 16 years
Exercise: Vigorous daily
exercise
Training: Challenge
Grooming: Easy
Colors: Black and white, tan and white,
tricolour

The breeders who developed the American Toy Terrier miniaturized its body, but not its personality. Also called the Toy Fox Terrier or Amertoy, this breed shows the influence of Chihuahuas and English Toy Terriers in its domed head and erect ears, but that of the Smooth Fox Terrier in its nature. These busy, querulous dogs were bred in the 1930s for their ratting ability. Today, they are family companions suited to both urban and rural life, and with patient training have proved natural and obedient guard dogs and sentinels.

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