Rat terriers, also known as American rat terriers, are pretty intense. They fall somewhere in between a two year old child and a Jack Russell terrier. They were bred to hunt rats, mice, moles and voles all day long. They are also g... More>
Dog Breed Profile of the Rat Terrier Due to the AKC's acceptance of the Rat Terrier into their FSS (Foundation Stock Service) program, they have been gaining more popularity. As an experienced owner of the breed, I would like to give readers more in... More>
Before you try to train the Rat Terrier we need to get a few things cleared up. First you must understand what a Rat Terrier is and isn't. Many people get the Rat and Toy Fox Terriers confused or use the name interchangeably. That they're two entire... More>
The Manchester Terrier breed has two distinct varieties. Toy Manchester Terriers are those that weigh less than twelve pounds and considered members of the American Kennel Club's Toy Group. Standard Manchester Terriers weigh between twelve and twent... More>
The beautiful Silky Terrier is designated by the American Kennel Club as a member of the Toy Group. Toy dogs are small breeds whose main purpose is providing companionship for their owners. Other popular toy dogs include Pugs, Toy Poodles, and the S... More>
Ah, the terrier dog breed, a friend of humans for many years and most recently has gained celebrity status in a number of different terrier breeds that have been ion the big screen and television. These breeds of dogs usually have wiry to sleek hair... More>
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