Photo by: Barbara O'Brien, Animal Photography
Rat Terrier
Farmland Favorite: Rat Terrier
The sturdy Rat Terrier was bred to be an all-purpose American farm dog whose job it was to kill rats and other vermin and hunt small game. His ancestry is a melting pot of breeds Whippet - Italian Greyhound and blood added speed, while the Beagle brought in scenting ability and a pack mentality. President Theodore Roosevelt was a fan of Rat Terriers, and
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more Photo by: Barbara O'Brien, Animal Photography
Rat Terrier
Farmland Favorite: Rat Terrier
The sturdy Rat Terrier was bred to be an all-purpose American farm dog whose job it was to kill rats and other vermin and hunt small game. His ancestry is a melting pot of breeds Whippet - Italian Greyhound and blood added speed, while the Beagle brought in scenting ability and a pack mentality. President Theodore Roosevelt was a fan of Rat Terriers, and they were among the many pets he and his family brought to the White House.
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