treble02
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| 07/08/2007 1:22 PM |
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I am new to this site and a new mommy of a puppy. We adopted Trixi from a shelter on Saturday June 30th and they said that she is a rat terrier and is about 7 months old. I have tried going on "Pet Lover Forum" to ask questions and such, but they are judgemental and mean instead of providing support. I was wondering if you guys think that my Trixi looks like a rat terrier. She seems much skinnier than the "thick chested" pictures i have seen. Any advice or opinion would be appreciated...I hope her picture shows up on this post! Thanks! |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 07/08/2007 1:24 PM |
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| ok, how do you add a picture to a post? I have one on my profile but couldnt get one on the post itself! Thanks! |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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nycmom
Ratastic
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| 07/08/2007 1:25 PM |
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Hi there! I was wondering when you were going to post LOL.
Welcome to you and Trix. There's no judging here, just rat terrier loving, good hearted people.
Can you post a pic of Trixi? So we can see what you're concerned about? |
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 07/08/2007 1:26 PM |
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i think i got it...can you see it now?
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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nycmom
Ratastic
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| 07/08/2007 1:31 PM |
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Yep. I can see it. Trixi looks like ratty too me and as for chests...Penny is about as dinky as a ratty can get. She's narrow and tiny and just really long and linky.
We almost named her Trixie too LOL. |
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Jules
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 07/08/2007 1:34 PM |
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| She looks like a rat terrier to me too. How much does she weight? |
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“Photography is about finding out what can happen in the frame. When you put four edges around some facts, you change those facts.” -Garry Winogrand
Been a member of rt.com since Aug. 2005 |
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KristenP
Ratastic
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| 07/08/2007 1:40 PM |
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| I would have to agree, shes got the coloring. Once you get to know her personality that will help alot to ID her as one too. |
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 07/08/2007 1:47 PM |
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| well, unfortunately she had parvo when we got her...not to tell a sob story, beacuse I read your original posting nycmom and this is nothing compared to that ( sorry for your loss) but we diagnosed it as soon as she got home, took her to the vet and decided to treat her. She went into the vet h ospital on Monday morning and came home on Wednesday evening, perkier than ever! I am starting to see her real personality now that she is feeling well! She LOVES to be outside, but many times she just lays in the sun rather than wanting to walk or run anywhere. She is almost fully housebroken and has never had an accident anywhere other than her little training mats in front of the door. She likes to snuggle and also to play "biting" games. she growls at herself in the mirror and loves to eat! I am REALLY LOVING being her mommy...she is GREAT and full of life! She makes me happy to wake up in the morning! oh, by the way, she has already taken over our couch and bed! HAHA |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 07/08/2007 1:49 PM |
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Also...I would love any advice anyone has on exercising her, feeding amounts types of food and times per day, also sleep...she likes to sleep! normal? any advice for a new ratty mommy is appreciated! Thanks!...I may have to start a new thread for this!  |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 07/08/2007 1:50 PM |
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she weighs about 8 pounds....thats what she weighed at the vet on monday,..she may have gained a little back now thats shes feeling better  |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 07/08/2007 3:43 PM |
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| Welcome!!! Trixie looks like a rattie to me. Her face looks like my Emma's. This is the friendliest bunch of people... you'll love it here! |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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Miikkaa
Ratterific
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| 07/08/2007 11:04 PM |
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Trixi is indeed a cutie!! Ratties come in all shapes and sizes, as it was bred as a type for specific duties, brought over to the States from England and further cross-bred, but retain a certain temperment. Classification with governing boards for breed recogniotion is fairly recent. As a comparison, our Bailey will be small comparred to our neighbors 26# rattie. Off the top off my head, ratties fall under three types: Mini-13" and under, from the whithers(measured from where the neck meets the shoulders). Standard- 13-19". Deckers (Decker Giants) are 19"+ . |
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Best regards,
Michael |
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Jules
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 07/08/2007 11:13 PM |
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| If she's 8 lbs at 7 months she probably wont get over 10 lbs. They get most of their height and weight by 6 months. |
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“Photography is about finding out what can happen in the frame. When you put four edges around some facts, you change those facts.” -Garry Winogrand
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cjay
Ratastic
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| 07/08/2007 11:20 PM |
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| Hi, and welcome....... |
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~Darcy, Sophie and me |
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 07/08/2007 11:34 PM |
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| Wecome~~ she looks like a rattie and a very cute rattie indeed!! Thank you for saving this little one~ you're gonna have so much fun with her!! This site has wonderful people here and so much info....I love it here and have learned so much about my furbabies. |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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BonitaKaz
Bratty Ratty
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| 07/08/2007 11:37 PM |
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Trixie Definately looks like a Rattie to me.
Nibbler is a toy, and he weighs about 8 lbs as well. His chest is not as thick as standard ratties, but he will only be 10lbs at the most.
Perhaps you've got yourself a toy as well. Their bodies seem to be similar in build. |
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*Bonita* Mom to Nibbler & Laika! |
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BonitaKaz
Bratty Ratty
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| 07/08/2007 11:38 PM |
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| BTW, I think toy and mini are the same. |
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*Bonita* Mom to Nibbler & Laika! |
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DaisysMom
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| 07/09/2007 6:20 AM |
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Hi, and welcome to you and Trixie  She's adorable and bless you a million times for adopting her and getting her well again!!!! |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 07/09/2007 5:14 PM |
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| YAY IM RATTERIFFIC!!!!!...movin up in the ranks! |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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Ladysmom
Ratterific
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| 07/09/2007 8:25 PM |
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Howdy -- I am new, too, and have found everyone to be extremely welcoming. I am so glad that Trixi recovered!
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More cowbell! |
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bethann
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| 07/09/2007 8:42 PM |
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Hello- I read your story on the link, and God Bless you for saving that precious little thing. I am also fairly knew to the site, and everyone here has been amazing to me. While my story is not as scary as yours, we also adopted Sadie from a bad situation. To answer some of your questions. Everyone here has very different ideas about food. I personally feed Chicken Soup for the dog lovers soul food. Sadie gobbles it up. She gets walked twice a day, but they are both fairly short. She loves to throw raw hides around the house for more exercise. And she spends a GREAT deal of time sleeping. ( Actually as I type this, my fiancee is sleeping on my shoulder, and Sadie is in the next chair sleeping)
I agree that you will find great joy in being a mommy to your brand new furbaby. Sadie is my companion anywhere I go around the house, and I don't know what i'd do without her, and i've only had her for a couple weeks. |
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Shadows Mom
Ratastic
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| 07/09/2007 11:05 PM |
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| Bless you for doing what you did. Once you spend any time with these babies you are hooked. My Shadow is part Chihuahua... but he looks just like a rattie to me and the personality is so dead on. Welcome and stick around. Everyone here I found out to be very helpful and friendly. Very supportive too with quick answers. I'm learning too about my Shadow. He is 8 months now or almost 8 months. He is just finally housebroken.. Until I caught him in the act just a few minutes ago. That was the first time in 2 weeks.... I almost thought we had jumped that hurdle... but oh welll.... I'm a gonner... I am smitten. Your baby is soooooo cute. |
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Shadow's Mom
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bkfrazer
Rat Royalty
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| 07/11/2007 2:41 PM |
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| Trixi looks like a rat terrier to me. |
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Brandi-Cody's Mom
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