ALL ABOUT RAT TERRIERS: THE ULTIMATE RATTER!

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The Rat Terrier is the ideal farm dog that they were always intended to be. President Theodore Roosevelt is said to have given the breed its name after his own terrier had eradicated the rat infestation at the White House; clearly, the Rat Terrier excels as a public servant - as long as it’s in their own best interest. They’re an American tradition just like apple pie, but watch your plate, or you may find you’re missing dessert.

[@alisonmcneir7611]

Never knew much about breed until I adopted mine by sheer accident from a kill shelter. She was on way to gas chamber and sick with kennel cough. The minute I walked by her cage she was screaming to get out so I adopted her on the spot. Best dog I have ever had, she is a great apartment dog, loves to run, has such a funny little personality and was great company after my husband died in a tragic accident. I will always cherish the little rattie that keeps my feet warm and my heart warmer! Loves kids too and is a great security system!

[@laurieclark2456]

I saved my rat terrier from my neighbors. They left her road kill. She was eating chicken food I was throwing outside. Think they got mad at the young dog. This dog has been such a joy I just can’t tell u. U are right on.

[@user-ev2qo1hj1g]

I have a type A female and she has a brilliant mind. Like she says, u have to stay ahead of them or they will control you lol. Super fun and super smart dogs

[@norabea3552]

We adopted our Rattie 7mo ago from the local pound, on a fluke (looking for our missing chiweenie’s littermates). Absolutely BEST decision and a challenge. Super sweet breed 😘❤️

[@saintneal5674]

That's cool She has a good home able to have a good life I rescued mine from a couple that wasn't able to take care of the dog who rescued it from the side of the road With a stick and a rope tied to his leg and the shelter said that if he didn't get the weight that it needed to get That they would put the Doggy down And it was only two months We decided to take it in me and my younger siblings Along with a barodisan ridgeback

[@alejandroWar23]

My heart goes out to you for your loss

[@innershifttv]

I had a seven pound mini who had long Italian Greyhound legs. So elegant, so sweet, fast, smart, loyal. She lived to seventeen. I miss her every day.

[@GirlMomma]

😞💖🙏

[@izzymartinez8424]

I know how you feel. I had a rat terrier who passed away last November. She was one of the fastest little dogs I’ve seen. She lived to be 16 years. I loved my little one ❤️. I miss her all the time

[@67buddie]

I miss my little man we were together 15 years. I lost him in July

[@XAVargasX0206]

That is a really neat little dog, this would be a little dog i would consider getting

[@Ee4yh8rg]

A dog that can kill a rat is gold. On a serious note as a girl we had a legendary cat who fought grandaddy rats her size. I hope to one day have a dog that is sweet but has a hatred for rats, the bigger the better. I am old school. ..any pet that kills vermin is a keeper lol

[@webbess1]

This might be the breed for you then.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I agree !

[@grammyd8361]

My German Shepherd killed Warf Rats that came up the irrigation ditches. Huge Rats!!

[@robertnewell4054]

Ratters are amazing at rodent removal. They are loyal, smart & easy to train. They love to have a job

[@Rose-wg7hm]

Lol my dog has strong hate for rodents, he try’s to kill the squirrels

[@lisag711]

I have had rat terriers for 20 years best breed out there. One of my boys lived 16 years 💙

[@jamesforler6897]

Have had 2 generations of the rat terrier. They’re great friends. She’s got it spot on. They’re difficult do describe because they are all really different depending on their owner. My first rat.. perfect in every way, never cried, wanted to learn, very smart. My current two, one is a lovable possessive freak and the other is a shy sweet tuxedo boy. They really are a jack of all trades. And they mold to their person. It’s wild.

[@JohnWilliamCornett]

Concur.

[@scottydees2748]

I’ve been around dogs all my life, bred many types and worked many types. I’ve alwYss prided myself on having a good solid knowledge of dogs and all types of breeds, and then your vids pop up and I realise I don’t know it all. Thanks mate. What a cool little dog these fellas are. Really appreciate your effort and commitment.

[@JohnWilliamCornett]

You're not alone.

[@Tsunseyu]

I just rescued a sweet little rat terrier; My new favorite breed to say the least

[@Thetailofthetrident]

I love this breed! I had a dog that was (dam) Rat Terrier, Game Lines Jack Russel Terrier cross , and (sire) English Bull Terrier. We lived on a ranch in Texas. Her name was Moxy and boy did she have some moxie. We counted her killing somewhere around 150 Raccoons, and numerous opossums, hundreds of mice, rats, squirrels. She even managed to dispatch an armadillo. What slowed her down was a near death fight with a bobcat. She tore off it's testicles, she spent over a week in the vet-hospital. She still took out varmints; however she didn't just run strait at them anymore like she did with the bobcat.

[@jimothyj2638]

Wow! How much did she weight? Bobcats can take down deer

[@marleneflaherty4843]

I had two rat terriers for 14 years. Best dog a girl could ever ask for! Everything you said about ratties are spot on!❤❤

[@sarastrohmeyer7632]

I had a rat terrier for nearly 15 years. She was the best and had a big personality. We now have a rat terrier mix. They are one of the best terriers ever. It’s a shame they aren’t easier to find. The way a ratter hunts is impressive and it’s so fast. My dog dispatched 5 voles in less than a minute. They hear the critters above ground and dig them up lightening fast with precision. They are very obedient dogs until they get on the scent. Loved watching this video. Your content is great as always.

[@freespeechordeath7826]

Come down South they're still bred fairly common down here.

[@bonniebaker8527]

I’m so happy to have found this video! I adopted a little dog from a rescue recently but the vet there listed her as a Jack Russell X. You have described her in your video. She’s 11 lbs, young and the most loving dog I have ever had … but omg when she goes outside she’s a total warrior! I have a lot of land and she’s always wanting to play outside - chasing squirrels and stalking birds. She rarely barks and always wins in a foot race! 😂 She has motivated my other dog (11 lb. cairn X) to become more playful. They are both little comedians … endless fun!

[@aleeeeemu]

Ratties are the best. I love mine and see myself owning one forever. Everything she said personality wise is 100% true. This is my second rattie and both have very similar personalities. They think they’re big dogs and yet, they’re scared of wind lol.

[@TopQ428]

Haaha so so true they are both fearless yet fearful all in the same

[@mklnelson77]

My buddy just turned 5 this year. Carl is the best hiking, biking, camping, cuddler ever. He is fearless and beyond loyal. Super smart dog 🐕 this video describes my rattie

[@anonie8770]

I had a rat terrier she died in November this year 2020 I miss her so much. I got her from operation kindness in 2006.

[@MrJuplover]

The comments towards the end show a high quality breeder. "I fit the pups to the people, not the other way around". Very interesting video on a breed I didn't know much of. I really like your channel, well done

[@carter4871]

I rescued mine from a fwy on-ramp. Prancing little critter. Stands up to dance, always props on my leg at the computer, first to dive under the covers in cold weather, leans his head across my other small dog, as to rest or cuddle. A real alarm alert beyond my hearing of anything outside, welcomed. A loving friend.

[@hywodena]

Rat terriers and great pyrenees! What a great combo for a farm. Just add a shepard and you'll be set for just about any job!

[@aspeck55555]

my girl sleeps with me under the covers every night down by my feet. doesn't bark too much I live in a house with a fencing yard and she's fine but then when I take her on walks I don't use a leash she just walks by me super loyal dogs

[@docswatchbox8321]

Thank you SO MUCH for this informative video. We’ve just adopted a rescued mutt here in Naples, Italy (we’re stationed here, again 😁❤️🇮🇹) that looks like a rat terrier more than anything else. She displays 90% of the looks, characteristics, behavior and attitude of this beautiful breed. She’s only 9 weeks old, and now I have a better understanding of how to train, exercise and love her to our fullest potential. Her addition has made our family very happy. “Bella” is most certainly a blessing to us. Thanks again for the info. 🐶❤️

[@auntiedoodles6898]

I’m jelly you’re in Italy. My daughter was near Vicenza for three years when her husband was stationed there. I got to spend a lot of time there and I swear I left passer of my heart there.

[@Jordan.elaine]

My first family dog was a rat terrier, we still have him, he is 10 now and is awesome. He kills the mice that come on our property and is such a great family dog. Since he was raised with kids I don't have to worry about how he acts when he meets new kids, typically he is not very interested with them and when my nephew tries to grab his nose or his ears, he just walks away. (Also an added bonus is, at least with mine, he doesn't bark, unless he finds mice or other small rodents) I will probably only ever have Rat Terriers for the rest of my life, I highly recommend this breed!

[@puzzodr]

So great! 👏🏼This breeder gives understanding of how the rat terriers think, much appreciated since I have a mini rat pup❤️

[@sl3724]

I am so happy to learn about Type A and B. I always wondered why my dog has super long legs like Bambi.

[@boxsterman77]

I had a rattle. She was so incredibly attuned to my mood. And if I became upset at her, she would rush over to make it alright. She couldn't stand my being upset at her. I never took much time training her, she just picked things up intuitively. Example: I live in a city and she somehow figured out that at each intersection, she should jump into my arms so I could safely carry her across the street and let her down. I had to make the slightest motion with my hand and she knew what to do. But, contrary to your more experienced testimony, Mandy was a barker.

[@theotheraccount2734]

My boy's not a excess barker. But, man is he seriously motivated to yell at the cats that want to hang out on top of our home. It's a travel trailer and so it's so loud in here when they jump up... Drives him nuts. But, he shuts up after a few barks after I tell him no. He's not too much of a continue against my wishes. Like our old Carmel cocker spaniel was, he was nuts 36hrs straight barking never let up... An he sounded like a 60lbs dog but he was 30...

[@robertwaldner3470]

We just figured out what our border collie cross is crossed with. We thought it was some kind of terrier ,now we know which one! Pretty awesome dog.

[@adrianvargas2261]

I’ve been waiting for this! I love my Rattie no more birds eating our grass seed 😂 As soon as she hits the yard it’s straight patrolling the whole time she is out

[@jeffreyt76]

I bought a fox terrier , chihuahua mix. But now that she’s 11 months old, and researching, I’m pretty sure she’s a stubborn ass Rat Terrier lol.

[@higdon617]

Thank you I found this very useful for my Chester

[@nyseone9991]

Great video. Love to hear insight from good breeders no matter the breed.

[@gracevanegeren8351]

So good to listen to someone who knows the ratty,I've never known another like my Jake,I love him so much & he IS MY BEST FRIEND 😁♓👍💓💓💓

[@gabrieller4914]

Yay!!!!! I’ve been waiting for this one!!! I’ve had a standard Rat Terrier for the past 15 years, I LOVE them!!!! Thank you Zeke!!!!!!! Everything she said is so true. So smart and they can be stubborn. I think my girl is a lot more stubborn then my boy was haha. They are such sweet and loyal dogs. There’s also hilarious, she is always making me laugh. They are definitely a big dog in a small package. Such a versatile breed. I came across my first Rat Terrier by accident at a rescue and now I don’t see my life without a Rattie. I love them so much I went to a reputable breeder who does health testing for my second Rat Terrier after my boy Zeus passed from Cushing’s at 14. I think he definitely would’ve live a couple more years if it wasn’t for the Cushing’s 😔😔 I miss him every day but I’m so happy to have Minka now. He lead me to her because if he wasn’t such a great dog I would’ve have ever had another. I will never not have one 💕💕💕

[@gracevanegeren8351]

Yes loyal,will always come home & loves cuddling up with all our pillows...💓👍

[@christinamcclellan9975]

Gotta love the Rat Terrier! Amazing dogs! Hoping for a Border Terrier video!

[@duckmama]

Her dogs look great

[@percivaleanthony1818]

My girl is a rat terrier / dachshund mix and wow this explains so much. Love the info.

[@Andrew-qy1kz]

Hi Zeke, hope you are well and safe. Thanks for giving us great videos the best in fact! Can you please do a video on American bandog?

[@kevinmontero5257]

Yes he should Because i think i have one but im not sure

[@TheCashn]

Hey Zeeke. Great video as usual. Can you do a video On the Brussels Griffon?

[@williambreeze2659]

Love these little guys!

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

Looks like a wonderful breed!

[@hillbilly4christ638]

I have owned mine for about twelve years. What a dog! He is the smartest most protective dog I have ever owned. He is thick in the chest and an absolute beast.

[@rosegarza676]

I have a Chihuahua/rat terrier mix i love her she is a perfect mix of both. Beautiful, graceful, full of energy, loves her people and a double dose of big dog syndrome. That last part is concerning sometimes. Every once in a while she challenges the large dogs. Correction usually takes care of it not physical just verbally.

[@bjnichs03]

I have a 10 yo rat terrier / min pin, Baby (I rescued 5 years ago). This breeder’s comments are 100% accurate. He thinks he’s a big dog but warms up to everyone at the dog park. He keeps tabs on the squirrels and bunnies all day long. I love min pins but really fell in love with the quirks of this breed. Protective, cuddly and very smart.

[@barbaraperry2796]

I had an American rat terrier. His name was Bumper. He lived for 17 years. Best dog I ever had.

[@TheArtofBoxing101]

9 years with living with one theres two things that come to mind.. Fast as FUCK and stubborn as FUCK.. love em to death!

[@rdeh1678]

I love my rattie, such a wonderful dog thou he is very heavily muscled , and came from a great breeder Clearbrook Kennels in Washington state , thou I did buy him this was before I started rescue work , and foster as well , they are so great and yes stubborn

[@jd4810]

Very good information.

[@gracevanegeren8351]

I have a male brindle,saw him in action 2yrs ago,omg,freaked me out to see the power and intent..my BABY who is such and intelligent,sinsative loving companion,I love him so much✌️😁💓

[@absolutelynonameslef]

We have a 1.5 year old brindle female (think she's mixed with chihuahua). She's killed 5 rabbits between Saturday and today...first time we've witnessed that.

[@Kenny_C346]

Love the terrier spot light. Love the channel and focus on working dogs but lots of hard charging Terriers still in use that could use the recognition.

[@Yeoman7]

Info overload...wow👍

[@oliverolonan2556]

It is only now that I have been aware of a Rat Terrier. Very interesting breed. Love the testimonial story of the breeder. Will try to learn more about this breed.

[@abalone04]

I would love if you did a video on chinooks! I wish that breed received a little more attention

[@madysonm6845]

Please tell me what camera you use for all of your documentaries :))

[@anthonyvence8029]

Very interesting!

[@jamesdean2249]

Gail needs a pack of these

[@frannah8258]

I have a rat terrier and she such a sweet dog. Your dogs looks good, I would love to get one of your puppies.

[@poetryinmotionbrendamathis4049]

I have one of Christine's terriers, awesome dog...great hunter.

[@ChiefToad]

You can even go up a size+ with a Decker hunting terrier. Now those can take on coyotes, coons etc(in a small pack) and still great for the smaller rodent vermin. Sounds like she has bred hers up to almost decker size.

[@stevenlivingston7633]

Had two beautiful 34 mph speedster sisters. Best dogs on Earth

[@rafaelborrego36]

My GSD Loves rat hunting

[@ojpats4pats184]

Thank you for this content. I want a rat terrier so bad.

[@asenseofyarning5614]

If you're in the US, check your local animal shelters and rescue groups. Ratties are incredibly common here in part because, as she said in the video, so many other breeds go into the makeup. In a way, it might be one of the easiest breeds to create. Oh, and a lot of shelter ratties are listed as chihuahua, chihuahua mix, or terrier mix, so you just have to pay attention to what the individual dog looks like. Just as some breeders, like the woman in the video, are very careful to place a dog with its ideal family, many shelters are no different. The shelter where we found my rattie knew the dogs' personalities well. They asked about our home, lifestyle, activity level, and brought our good boi out to meet us. The rest is history.

[@isidorebranham5327]

You should do a video on the Decker Rat Terrier

[@joshdobson2737]

I miss my ratti every day!

[@unusualROX123]

I lost mine on Friday. Sending you my condolences, it’s been very hard.

[@stevenmartinek815]

I had two ratties. They were some of the best dogs I ever had.

[@isidorebranham5327]

She knows!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@dbmail545]

Love a working terrier! Those look better than most of the Rat Terriers I see.

[@stardust-hr8wh]

I was thinking the same, they look the part

[@Janeway1269]

Could you do the border terrier? Also the Australian terrier? And if you can find them, the Schipperke and the Danish-Swedish farm dog.

[@peterkopczyk3744]

Everything U Describe That's My Rat Terrier Blaze.

[@invisibleinthemonochrome4575]

I find this so funny because my rat terrier is literally scared of her own shadow and legit have see her get scared and run away from a fly.

[@sexnoisespodcast3160]

I’ve got a 9 year old female rat terrier. Great dog. She lives to kill snakes & rabbits.

[@matsherwood6277]

I have an absolutely fabulous female rat terrier. She is tall and good size. Super strong and athletic. Incredible smart, stubborn, and sneaky. She is a joy to own.

[@Chris-lh5ic]

Hello, this message is for the breeder Christina Martinez in the video. I have been wanting to get a rat terrier and am looking to get one sometime this year. You sound like a good breeder and I was curious if you have a website or somewhere I can go to get a little more information on potentially getting a puppy from you in the future? Thank you! Chris

[@raystory7059]

Here is my boy Rascal . He's a healthy seven year old now and the only purebred I have ever owned but he was so worth it.

[@bladethorn]

I love all of your videos, but this one in particular is so perfect for me! I’ve been at a loss to figure out what my mutt is - I get Pitbull, lab, greyhound, German Shepard, Doberman. Everyone has a different opinion, and none of them made any sense based on her behavior or conformation. I had no idea rat terriers came in standard size, and definitely wouldn’t attach “smart” to “terrier”, as I’ve never known an intelligent, not-yappy little dog. I thought my dog was a kelpie mix for a while, but rat terrier makes WAY more sense. Her prey drive is out of this world and she’s whip-smart, but sensitive to correction - definitely a “flip-you-off” reaction, not a “I’m so sorry” reaction. She looks just like a rat terrier aside from ears that are up, down, or half depending other mood and 40-45lb as a female. Thank you this was super helpful!

[@oldschoolcajun]

I have my Mindy which is a deer legged rat terrier. She is the vets super model. All the vets she has had begged me to have her bred. But I did my part to control the shelter issues. She is oddly allergic to grass. She has to take Cakes just to go to the vet. She is s high energy dog. She even fusses me when I don't do something her way. She is my very healthy small human. I love her.

[@oldschoolcajun]

Xanex not cake.

[@jimgroce9487]

We adopted a rescue recently and my guess is she’s a rat terrier. She looks like these and has these traits. Would like to show you a picture.

[@shithappens6887]

My rat terrier back in his prime put my cat out of a job. Insanely fast, but he always had a mind of his own. They are not really obedient dogs, but they are incredibly smart.

[@stephaniefix592]

Anyone have the contact information on the breeder featured in the video? Thanks.

[@olde738]

Please do a vid on the border terrier!!

[@chasepipowski3936]

I have a whippet and rat terrier cross and she is insanely fast we clocked her going 50km/h when she was 2 years old

[@geraldinelaker9748]

We are on our third ratties ,she put it very well . I'm a little overprotective with my ratties . I do teach them to hunt mice and rats but not snakes.

[@970KingLos]

Need a vid on Boston Terriers💯

[@asenseofyarning5614]

All I know about them is they are relentlessly goofy.

[@stayathomecichlidmom3579]

My sister has one. She's a fearless ball of energy, there's nothing she can't get to or into and LOVES to swim. She actually swims more than anyone in the house. Lol. I don't know if its a breed characteristic or me comparing lola to my 2 Pitbul mixes, who are velcro dogs. but Lola's very independent and can be ambivalent to people. Always ready to play though.

[@DJ-1999.]

My standard ratty is nearly all white with some black on the back of the head, a black tear drop dead center on top her head and a small area of brown and black around one eye! My last one, a mini was a perfect tri color. I love ratties.

[@chrisreynolds2382]

Everything you said about the rat terrier explains my Welsh. You discussed agility has your dogs ever competed in earthdog?

[@adcreel9079]

Lol, it only competes in the meth den she keeps it in...

[@JAMPROSOUND]

Amazing dogs. Mine was poisoned years ago. It may be time to find another.

[@netfo]

Can you do a video on Old Dominion Terriers?

[@owenthompson9313]

how do you find a breeder? I'm in the midwest

[@brianw3822]

I have had three of them one was a stocky little teddy. I don't have one at the time even though I have other dogs. I truly miss not having a Rattie around. All three were different personalities with a certain commonality. They are very in tune with you, more than any other dogs I have owned.

[@PE773]

This is nice breed

[@TopQ428]

We rescued ours I had never heard of this breed and the shelter actually told us she was a terrier mix which means nothing .... But I researched the breed I saw a picture and it was absolutely 💯% our dog long legs big Bat ears and that adorable face. We love ours but the shedding can be bad so I would love to have a hairless

[@aceman1969nlb]

I lost my Boston Terrier of 14 yrs last year and he had a great personality. How do these compare? Never had one Thanks

[@DexterTheDestroyer]

Definitely more intense than a Boston. They need more exercise and mental stimulation. I had to call in trainers many times, my Rattie was my first dog, but he was awesome ❤️

[@zach1389]

I have a whippet rat terrier mix, and the minute I found out she had rat terrier in her I saw her catch a rabbit in the front yard

[@robertnewell4054]

We do compassionate Rodent Removal with our Ratters

[@corinnetodd4807]

I love my rat terrier he's a lover and a bad add and a baby

[@marshapicardo363]

Mine bosses me around 😕🙄 And I guess being part Chihuahua that's why he's such a barker.

[@PickensDon]

My little girl is a mix about 20 pounds and hunts the tennis ball lacking prey. But when she can she has done in birds, possums even iguanas bigger than her. Totally fearless as said here. Yet at night she wants to curl up with daddy in bed. Super smart and when my niece arrived they became best friends…very patient with the child! I just love this sweetie! Energetic for sure but so fun.

[@aaronhumphrey3514]

I was lucky to adopt a miniature rat terrier from the Humane Society (he looks pure but I don’t know for sure). Best dog I’ve ever had. He’s just a pet, but boy does he shake his toys like these working dogs shake rats, lol.

[@DavidRodriguez-kb1qw]

Do a standard schnuazer video

[@abigailpmm1182]

I loved mine.

[@cdgarrett1]

Do they swim well?

[@ojpats4pats184]

I'd also like to see a video on the Decker rat terrier.

[@juby9445]

Please do a video about the brazilian terrier

[@crazyanimegamer5667]

Have 12 year old named Lucy. She's my little princess. She has something else in her but I'm not sure what.