Directory of Rat Terrier Resources

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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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Resources in This Category

• The Rats Nest

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rat-terriers/
  Dog owners discussion group. Message board and photos.

• WebRing: Rat Terrier

  http://www.webring.org/webring?ring=ratring
  Links for owners, breeders and fans.

 

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