The Rat Terrier is an American breed descended from the terriers brought over by English miners and other working class immigrants. These terriers probably included crosses between the Smooth Fox Terrier, the Manchester Terrier and the now extinct white English Terrier. These dogs were used as ratters, and gambling on their prowess in killing rats was a favorite hobby of their owners. Some of these dogs were crossed with Whippets or Italian Greyhounds (for speed) and Beagles (for hunting ability). Eventually, these tough little terriers evolved into today’s Rat Terrier.
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- Blue Granite Kennels Breeder located in Blackstock, South Carolina. Photographs of available dogs and kennel philosophy.
- Orcinus Kennels Photograph album, breed history, and links. British Columbia, Canada.
- Rattatat Rat Terriers Pictures and litter announcements. South Dakota.
- Stoneybay Kennels Pictures and breeding plans. Ferndale, Washington.
- Irish Glyn Rat Terriers Breed and kennel history, pictures, and litter announcements. Gaston, Oregon.
- Spring High Kennel Kennel background and dog photos and information. Boynton Beach, Florida.
- Charmed Village Kennels Kennel located in Hinckley, Ohio. Breeder background, photos, and available dogs.
- River Town Rat Terriers Raising dogs for show and fun. Kennel information, pictures, and links. Antioch, California.
- KnD Kennels Rat Terriers Kennel history, breed information, litter announcements, brags, and pictures. Denison, Texas.