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Rat Terrier Characteristics Explore rat terrier characteristics prior to visiting a kennel or a rescue. These dogs make wonderful companions even though their original function was hunting. They were bred as ratters and small game hunters, which are able to work underground. All dogs of this breed should get proper training from an early age. Explore rat terrier characteristics prior to visiting a kennel or a rescue. To view a complete gallery of pictures, just click on Pictures for easy viewing!

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Rat Terrier Characteristics

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These dogs are very smart and tend to be dominant, so if the owner is unable to show who the boss is, the dog will be difficult to control. This breed is very independent and alert; their inquisitive mind and hunting instincts make them chase objects and investigate everything around. Explore rat terrier characteristics prior to visiting a kennel or a rescue.