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16 Fascinating Facts About Rat Terriers Every Owner Should Know

#13 Rat Terriers are small to medium-sized dogs with a compact appearance.

The dogs come in three different variants in terms of their size. The smallest dogs are called toys and have a height at the withers of around 20 cm and weigh between 2 and 3 kg. Dogs of the slightly larger miniature version have a height at the withers of between 25 and 33 cm and weigh 3 to 4 kg. Animals of the standard variant are the largest and heaviest dogs with a shoulder height of 33 to 46 cm and a weight of 5 to 16 kg.

#14 The dog’s coat is short and smooth.

It is predominantly white but is provided with differently colored plates, mostly brown and black.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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