01/04/2025
🐾 Celebrate National Trivia Day with Fun Facts About Rat Terriers! 🐾
Meet Shadow Bean, one of our gorgeous females from Java and Dakota Bear’s last litter! Shadow loves running through open fields, chasing after her favorite toys, and curling up for snuggles after a long day of adventures. Isn’t she stunning? 💖🐶
Did you know? 🤔
1️⃣ Versatile Farmers' Helpers: Rat Terriers were bred in the U.S. as multi-purpose farm dogs, excelling at hunting pests and guarding the homestead. 🐕🏡
2️⃣ Presidential Pooch: President Theodore Roosevelt had a Rat Terrier who famously rid the White House of rats. The breed was nicknamed "Teddy's Terrier" in his honor! 🇺🇸🐀
3️⃣ Speed Demons: These little dynamos can run up to 27 mph—perfect for chasing pests or just zooming around the yard like Shadow! 🏃♂️💨
4️⃣ They Come in All Sizes: Rat Terriers range from 10 to 25 pounds and come in standard, miniature, and toy sizes. There’s one for every home and heart! ❤️🐾
5️⃣ Long Lifespan: With proper care, Rat Terriers can live up to 18 years or more—plenty of time to make memories with pups like Shadow Bean! 🎉🐕
What’s your favorite Rat Terrier fact? Or does your pup have a favorite hobby, just like Shadow Bean? Share your thoughts or your own dog’s photo below! 📸✨