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The Rat Terrier is an American breed descended from the terriers brought over by English miners and other working class immigrants. These terriers probably included crosses between the Smooth Fox Terrier, the Manchester Terrier and the now extinct white English Terrier. These dogs were used as ratters, and gambling on their prowess in killing rats was a favorite hobby of their owners. Some of these dogs were crossed with Whippets or Italian Greyhounds (for speed) and Beagles (for hunting ability). Eventually, these tough little terriers evolved into today’s Rat Terrier.

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Guidelines for Rat Terriers:

There are four subcategories of the Rat Terrier section. If appropriate, please submit your site to the appropriate subcategory.

Breeders
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Clubs
Clubs and Organizations for the Rat Terriers breed.

Pets
Personal websites about (or even by) pet Rat Terriers.

Rescues and Shelters
Rescues and Shelters devoted to the Rat Terrier breed.

A Note About Type-A and Type-B Rat Terriers:
"Type-B Rat Terriers" are also known as Teddy Roosevelt Terriers, which is recognized as a distinct breed. If your site is specifically about "Type-B Rat Terriers", please submit it to Teddy Roosevelt Terrier.