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15 Cool Facts About Rat Terriers

The Rat Terrier was created in Great Britain from the smooth-haired Fox Terriers and Manchester Terriers in 1820. These dogs were distinguished by their amazing ability to deal with rats and soon took a leading position in this carnage. It is known that one Rat Terrier killed more than 2500 rats in seven hours. It is the best suited for life on a farm, where it cleans the barn of rodents.

Looking for even more insight on these dogs? Let’s have some interesting facts about this wonderful breed of dog:

 

  1. 1 The Rat Terrier is the ideal farm dog that they were always intended to be.

    Judy Powell

  2. 2 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

    Judy Powell

  3. 3 Clearly, the Rat Terrier excels as a public servant — as long as it’s in their own best interest.

    Judy Powell

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