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Rat Terrier
Often
mistaken for a Jack Russell Terrier, the Rat Terrier is
his own dog. He tends to be sensitive
to changes in the environment, owner's
moods, or to unexpected noises, people, and activities. Like
most active and intelligent breeds, Rat Terriers tend to
be happier when they receive a great deal of mental stimulation
and exercise.
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Rat Terrier
Gifts & Apparel
Unique
designs of the Rat Terrier on a variety of products.
Perfect gift for the Rat Terrier lover, or as prizes
at clubs and dog shows. These are copyrighted
designs you won't find anywhere else
on the
web!
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Here for a complete line of
Rat Terrier gifts
and other products
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Rat Terrier stickers are sold separately on this site only.
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Rat Terrier
Stickers & Decals
Rat Terrier Stickers
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Rat Terrier Decals
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Plain
Rat Terrier Decal
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5" tall
$6.50 each |
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Rat Terrier Stickers & Decals
Unique
stickers and decals of your favorite breed.
Perfect for gifts, door prizes, expos, shows,
or just to put on your own car, truck, trailer,
luggage - whatever! These are copyrighted
designs you won't find anywhere else on the
web! Choose from three styles:
- 4
1/2 inch round peel-and-place stickers (black and white)
- 5, 10, 20 inch round vinyl die-cut with custom text in white, silver, gold, red or black
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All
designs are silk screened onto high quality, all
weather vinyl, rated for 5-7 years, depending
on conditions. All designs are the best of quality to assure
they are easily seen and printed by a professional printer.
You will not be disappointed with our products!
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4
1/2 inch round Rat Terrier Sticker, black
text on white vinyl
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Peel-&-Place
Sticker
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each |
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Pack
of Three Stickers
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per pk |
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Pack
of Ten Stickers
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per pk |
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Custom
Rat Terrier Die-Cut Decal
Permanent adhesive, outdoor all-weather vinyl decals
with no background
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Order
your die-cut decal with the text as shown or
replace the text with your own.
We will send you a draft of your custom decal prior to shipping to allow
you to make any changes you may need.
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Rat Terrier
History
The breed name
comes from the occupation of its earliest ancestors;
brought to the US by working class British migrants,
these quick, tough little dogs gained their fame in rat
pit gambling. However they were, for the most part, bred
for controlling vermin and hunting squirrels, hare, and
other small game. Like all terriers of this type, Rat Terriers
most likely developed from crosses among the extinct English
White Terrier, Manchester Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers,
and Whippets. After the 1890s, as the breed type became
popular in America, other breeds were added to the mix.
Beagle, Italian Greyhounds, Miniature Pinschers, and Chihuahuas
were likely used to add scenting ability, speed, and smaller
size. Many of the foundation Rat Terriers were indistinguishable
from small mixed-breed hunting dogs known as "feists." The
smaller varieties were split off from the Rat Terrier very
early on, registered by the UKC as the Toy Fox Terrier
beginning in 1936.
Rat Terriers were cherished as loyal and efficient killers
of vermin on 20th century American Farms, as well as excellent
hunting companions. As a result they were one of the most
popular dog types from the 1920s to the 1940s. However
the widespread use of chemical pesticides and the growth
of commercial farming led to a sharp decline in the breed
from the 1950s onwards. Fortunately breed loyalists maintained
the bloodline, leading to the modern Rat Terrier we enjoy
today.
The genetic diversity of the Rat Terrier is undoubtedly
its greatest asset, and is responsible for the overall
health, keen intelligence, and soundness of the breed.
Most modern breeds were developed from a few founding dogs
and then propagated from a closed gene pool. In contrast,
the Rat Terrier has benefited from a long history of refinement
with regular outcrosses to bring in useful qualities and
genetic variability.
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