
Breed Profile
Boxer
- WEIGHT: 50 to 80 lbs
- HEIGHT: 21 to 25 inches
- COLOR(S): Reddish brown and brindle, with or without black mask and white flashing.
- BREED GROUP: Working
Breed Profile
Rat Terrier
WEIGHT: 12 to 35 lbs
HEIGHT: 14 to 23 inches
COLOR(S): Red and white, red, black and tan, blue and white or red brindle.
GROOMING NEEDS:
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
Rat Terriers are semi-active, easily trained, sociable, loving, and loyal. They are very affectionate, and love to be around their owners. They are also eager to please, energetic but not overly excited, curious, and intelligent. Rat Terriers are hardy and tenacious in the field, and affable at home. They get along well with children and other pets. They are very alert, and make good watchdogs.
GROOMING
Rat Terriers are low maintenance and need little grooming. The Rat Terrier needs a brushing every once in a while. Ears, teeth and nails should be checked and/or groomed on a regular basis, as with any breed.
HEALTH
Allergies, bite problems, hip and elbow dysplasia, luxating patellas and mange.
EXERCISE
Rat Terriers prefer to be inside with their family, but can be outdoors. They are very adaptable as well, and can cope with either active or sedentary people. The best owner for this breed would be a wide range of people, including active to sedentary people living in a rural to city environment.
TRAINING
They are easily trained and this should be done so with positive reinforcement. Learning Rate: High. Rat Terriers have a fast learning rate and are highly intelligent. Obedience - High. They love to please. Problem Solving - High.
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