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Rat Terriers - Breed History
Rat Terriers have origins in Great Britain. They were developed from crossings with the Smooth Fox Terrier and Manchester Terrier in 1820. Later, they appeared in the United States and attracted attention of breeders and hunters. They could not but notice the perfect hunting instincts of the breed. It was a good ratter and helped farmers to get rid of vermin.
The true perfection of the breed started after Life Magazine had published a picture of President Roosevelt with a Rat Terrier. Breeders crossed the Rat Terrier with the Beagle, Whippet, and some other breeds. Each of them added valuable features to the breed. Thus, the Whippet's agility and speed contributed to the working qualities of the Rat Terrier. Rat Terriers owe brindle and blue colors to the Whippet. Beagles crosses perfected the breed's hunting skills and changed the color pattern some. Rat Terriers are now used as vermin killers, squirrel dogs, and they make wonderful pets.
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The Rat Terrier was valued for its determination and courage. Besides, the breed was not difficult to look after
their needs. Unpretentious in terms of diet and grooming, the breed was a common sight on farms. However, breeders continued to perfect the breed. Like with many other working breeds, the stress was put on the physical and temperament qualities of the dog rather than appearance.
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