Ladysmom
Ratterific
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| 06/16/2007 1:28 PM |
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Hello to everyone:
Abbysmom’s story inspired me to ask a similar question. Do you think Lady (aka Ladybug aka Her Ladyship) is a rat terrier?
My partner and I adopted Lady from the Williamson County (Texas) Humane Society about five years ago. The shelter, which described her as a “Chihuahua mix,” had no information about her past, as Lady came to it as a lost dog picked up by Animal Control. No one ever came to claim her.
The vet estimated she was about two to two-and-half years old at the time, so Lady is about seven and a half years old now. The vet’s tech commented that Lady looked like a rat terrier, and of course, I immediately went on line to find out about the breed. To me, she surely looks like a rat terrier, although her tail is undocked and her coat color is not as common (Lady is sort of reddish-brown with a white blaze on her chest and white-tipped toes). Her body shape, expression, and behavior are what really make me think she could be a rat terrier. She’s extremely intelligent, vocal (lots of editorial comment in the form of mumbles and grumbles), loves to burrow under the covers, and despite her love of comfort, is always game to go (“Where ever you’re going, Mom, I’m going with you!&rdquo  . To give you an idea of her size, she is 12 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 15-16 pounds.
In the end, her breed origins don’t matter, because she’s a great dog, but still, I am curious what you rat terrier experts think. I’d appreciate your feedback.
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More cowbell! |
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Sassy'sMama
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/16/2007 2:07 PM |
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Hi... Welcome to the world of Ratties and HUGE human hearts!!
She looks Rattie to me... they come in so many colors and markings, all are unique...
Enjoy the site and the best people you will ever come to know.. |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
**God Bless Life's Bruises** |
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Kasey's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 06/16/2007 2:17 PM |
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| She looks rattie to me! Welcome to the site!! |
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Mardi
Momma to Kasey and Indy
~~Dance like nobody's watching~~ |
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bratt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/16/2007 2:23 PM |
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Looks like a rattie! Acts like a rattie! Must be a rattie! She's a doll, welcome to the site!!!! |
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Debra~KSSM Queen II
Savanna~Princess Easy Street
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Maureen
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/17/2007 6:01 AM |
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| Love the pics.....WELCOME!!! |
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Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones
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Ladysmom
Ratterific
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| 06/17/2007 9:27 AM |
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Thanks for the warm welcome! Glad you like the pictures -- she is awfully cute, if I do say so myself. It was love at first sight when I saw her at the shelter.
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More cowbell! |
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/17/2007 10:17 AM |
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| Welcome! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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Bama's Mom 1
Terrier Terror
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| 06/17/2007 6:10 PM |
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| She looks rattie to me, too! |
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Trina, mom to Ali & Bama
" ... work can wait another 30 minutes. There are more important things to do. Like throwing sticks."
www.trina4ua.blogspot.com |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 06/18/2007 11:10 AM |
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She definitely isn't pure chi - she looks more rattie. She's very cute!
It's kind of like my Mitzy, she was a rescue, and I don't know if she's pure rattie or rat-chi mix. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/18/2007 11:14 AM |
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| She's a cutie! Another rescue like our Max. |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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BonitaKaz
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/18/2007 11:26 AM |
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| She looks rattie to me.. espeically the pic of her in the bluebonnets |
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*Bonita* Mom to Nibbler & Laika! |
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HexKing
Ratastic
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| 06/19/2007 6:22 AM |
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She may not be fulll rattie, but she definitely looks mostly rattie.
Welcome to the group. |
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Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend.
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Ladysmom
Ratterific
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| 06/19/2007 9:14 AM |
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Given our lack of knowledge about her origins, we'll never know for sure. I'll happily settle for rattie-mix (that way she gets points for hybrid vigor).  And, we get to play off "rat terrier" with expressions like "brat terrier" when she's being a diva.
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More cowbell! |
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Shadows Mom
Ratastic
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| 06/19/2007 11:27 AM |
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| Just want to add my "WELCOME" too. Ratties have very distinct personalities and what I am finding out are very, very smart. My baby is part Chi too... but is definately a rattie to me because of his length, markings and sheer charm. I am here cause everyone tells me he looks like a rattie and I claim that cause his rattie part of the mix is more dominant....PLUS this is such great group of friends here. You're gonna love it here. |
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Shadow's Mom
Laugh, dance and drink like nobody's watching cause life is too short. |
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Katie'sMom
Newbie
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| 06/19/2007 11:33 AM |
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She sort of reminds me of Amlet - Rattie/Pomeranian - but she could be Rattie/Chi - whatever, she is Rattie enough! Welcome to the site. Warning: It is very addictive!!!!  |
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Tinkerbelle's Mommy
Terrier Terror
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| 06/19/2007 11:39 AM |
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She has a very Rattiessence about her and a definite Rattie expression in some of those pic's. Welcome to the site! |
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CrazyMan
Ratterific
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| 06/19/2007 11:41 AM |
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in some of the pictures i think she definately looks rat then in others i think chi...so i would say a mix of the two...but i am not expert. Love the coloring though...just like my little man  |
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Paul
Feisty
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| 06/19/2007 11:44 AM |
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Jan C. I thought the same thing when I first saw her pic---"Reminds me of Amlet"
Welcome to the group! |
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/ |
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