Snowfairy
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| 09/07/2008 6:15 PM |
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I've taken the rescue's word that the dog I'm interested in is a rat terrier, but my husband's been asking me how I (or they) *know* that's what it is. There is such a varience in looks within the breed he's looking to me for more information and I don't have more than trust and my own eyes anyway.
Is there anything else to tell him? |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 09/07/2008 6:19 PM |
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| Mainly personality traits, I guess. Look in the "You Might Be a Rat Terrier If" and see if any of the stories fit him. Also, post pictures for us to see. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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Snowfairy
Newbie
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| 09/07/2008 6:57 PM |
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Well, not having him yet I can't speak to the personality, but these are the pictures I have (if they'll be helpful).
   
He's about knee-high (under 18 inches) and I don't have a weight. Like I said, Husband is asking more questions than I have answeres for, so I'll understand if someone says this isn't an (on-line) answerable question. |
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Yukon Cornelius
Terrier Terror
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| 09/07/2008 7:15 PM |
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Sure looks like a rattie to me. He even has a kissy spot on the top of his head. |
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We'll have to outwit the fiend with our superior intelligence.
http://lordmarley08.googlepages.com/home
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bratt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 09/07/2008 7:18 PM |
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He's adorable! Looks rattie to me!!! These pups are all so varied in their appearance, it is hard with a rescue to know for sure. But, if you think he's the right dog for you, does it really matter? I'm not sure of Savanna parentage, she was a stray. She just looked like a rattie, not sure exactly what she is, but she acts like all the others here, sooo......close enough for me! Good luck. |
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Debra~KSSM Queen II
Savanna~Princess Easy Street
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Baileydukedavis
Terrier Terror
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| 09/07/2008 7:19 PM |
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he looks like he has rattie in him to me but I do see another dog in him......I am not good with breeds but I dont think he is full blooded...but it really doesnt matter  He sure is cute |
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"If your dog doesn't like someone you probably shouldn't either." - Unknown
Bailey Duke Tazman Davis, Sydney Grace Davis and Chance Tazman Davis. |
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LadyLes
Terrier Terror
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| 09/07/2008 8:03 PM |
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| Looks like he is at least part rattie. He looks kind of large, but you really can't tell from the pictures. He sure is a cutie...I say it doesn't really matter anyway! |
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There is nothing better than wine and chocolate!
~Ashley~ |
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tiggarat
Bratty Ratty
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| 09/07/2008 8:14 PM |
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he looks like a rattie to me. if he's around 18" he may be a large standard...my Decker girls are 16" but their dad and male littermates are 18" so maybe somewhere between 18-25 lbs...just a guess. large for ratties? not really...my Molly is 32 lbs...truly a "Decker Giant"  |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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milly
Terrier Terror
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| 09/07/2008 8:17 PM |
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| he is very cute I would say rattie...but I would rescue his regaurdless he is a hansome boy |
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Milly.....Owned by Murry!!! |
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Snowfairy
Newbie
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| 09/07/2008 8:32 PM |
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We're waiting for the final word, but we're one of two final candidates for the dog (I suppose I keep posting b/c there's nothing else I can do while I wait  ). DH just wanted to know for himself. He's bending *way* back just to agree to a dog, period, so I try to help him with any of his questions.
He's a good, good man. |
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singingpilgrim
Ratastic
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| 09/07/2008 9:47 PM |
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Looks like a rattie...
It's hard to tell them from small fox terriers, from what I understand, but generally people confuse them with JRTs. But JRTs tend to have stouter muzzles and ratties have round eyes, while JRTs have more oval eyes...
But mainly it's a personality thing.
I got Sophie from a shelter and they thought she was a jack-rat, but the more I looked into it the more I could see NO JRT in her at all. I think it was just that the shelter people had never seen a rattie with button ears...
I hope you get the pup! And if not, that you will find the one truly meant for you! |
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Pamela
~Sophia Abigail's Mom~
Ratbones Rescue Volunteer |
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 09/08/2008 5:27 PM |
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| He's adordable! Looks rattie to me!! |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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bratt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 09/08/2008 9:18 PM |
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Posted By Snowfairy on 09/07/2008 8:32 PM
We're waiting for the final word, but we're one of two final candidates for the dog (I suppose I keep posting b/c there's nothing else I can do while I wait ). DH just wanted to know for himself. He's bending *way* back just to agree to a dog, period, so I try to help him with any of his questions.
He's a good, good man.
Keep posting! We want to know. Even if this doesn't work out, your heart is in the right place. You will find the dog you and or /he/she/ needs! Best of luck!
~D |
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Debra~KSSM Queen II
Savanna~Princess Easy Street
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RatsRule!
Ratastic
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| 09/09/2008 5:35 PM |
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| he looks rattie to me. I don;t know what rescue group you are working with, but maybe you can ask how they know he's pure RT? Depending on how they got him they might know- and they might not. But whether he is or isn't shouldn't matter as much as whether or not the dog is the right dog for you and visa-versa. good luck! |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 09/09/2008 7:50 PM |
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| He looks rattie to me too! How big is he? Did they say how much he weighs? |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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vccarmi
Ratastic
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| 09/09/2008 7:52 PM |
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| What rescue group are you working with? Do they specialize in Rat Terriers? Your boy looks like a rattie with a tail to me. I don't see a toy fox terrier or jack russell - the two common ones for confusing with rattie. Even if he turns out to only be part rat terrier that would still make him a fabulous dog! |
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Vickie, Ratbone Rescues Pet Publicist
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http://www.dogster.com/dogs/19252 (Daisey)
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/19625 (Eddie)
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Snowfairy
Newbie
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| 09/11/2008 6:59 PM |
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The rescue is multi-breed, and when I asked how they knew they looked at me like I had two heads (albeit nicely) and said he *looked* like one. The only weight they offered was "under 20 pounds."
Still waiting on the final word. I hope to know in the next day or two, as the last (other) home visit was to be done last night.
I'm wondering how much I want this to wait so long... |
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mphillips
Ratterific
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| 09/11/2008 10:36 PM |
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After rescueing three dogs, I still wonder what breeds are in my dogs. It's not that they are more special if they are full blooded, it is just a great way to look up personality traits and prepare yourself for a particular behavior. It's great they have blood tests now; however, I think they should be cheaper and more accessible. Except, the one I came across didn't test for a specific terrier.
Good luck with the adoption. The dog is so sweet looking. What a shiney coat. It totally looks rattie to me. But, I'm new at this.
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