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U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was given a black and tan feist type dog named Skip by John Goff during his 1905 hunting expeditions in the west. Many have claimed this dog to be a rat terrier but in reality he more closely resembled the old black and tan terrier or Manchester. An often recited story is how this terrier helped rid the White House of rats in 1906 but in fact it was two dogs owned by local pest exterminator Mr. Barclay and his ferrets which were utilized. This story was so often recited that when the Rat Terrier Club of America wished to separate the short legged variety from the longer legged they named the short legged variety the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier in honor of Mr. Roosevelt's supposed participation with the breed.
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What the difference between a smooth rat terrier and rat terrier?
A rat terrier is the breed. Smooth is the coat - Flat/ short. You can also get Wire. Its the same dog...
How long does a terrier lives?
The Rat Terrier life expectancy is about 25 years. The average Rat Terrier life span is about 15 - 18 years.You can also increase life span of terrier by giving proper and healthy natural dog food. Know better pet food provides information and products about dog, dogs health and their diet
What is Carrie underwood's dog name?
Carrie Underwood's rat terrier's name is Ace.
Do rat terrier dogs like to swim?
The breed is an 'earth dog' and known for it's love of dirt - not water. But you can teach any dog to swim and with the right encouragement a Rat terrier might enjoy it. (If I can answer any other pet training/care/behavior questions, you can contact me through my website: www.valordogs.com)
What is the species name of a Rat terrier?
A rat Terrier is a breed of dog hybrid from fox terriers, beagles, whippets, and black and tan terriers. There were bred to kill rats.
What is the fastest terrier?
Since Jack Russells are the 13th fastest dog breed in the worl, I would say they are probably the fastest terrier. I know some one that has a Jack Russells and I have a Rat Terrier and my dog is faster. So i think that a Rat Terrier is the fastest.
What size dog crate should you get for a rat terrier?
medium
Do rat terriers kill mice?
Yes rat terriers were breed to kill rats and still do.
What type of dog is Marley from CTFxC?
Marley is a Rat Terrier mutt.
How can i help my rat terrier dog lose weight?
By diet and exercise
What kind of dog was nipper the RCA dog?
The dog's name is "Nipper" and he is part bull terrier and part fox terrier.
Is a wirehaired terrier a Jack Russell?
Kind of. There is a dog breed called the Rat Terrier. Other dogs with different breed names, such as the Jack Russell, are rat terriers; as are many other dog breeds. Rat terrier is a dog job. Most terriers are good ratters. Generally good with other dogs and cats in his own family, the Rat Terrier does have a high prey drive and quick reflexes and will dispatch squeaky creatures with little effort. Toto, the dog in Wizard of Oz is a Cairn Terrier, and he's ratter, too.
