What does rat terrier mean?

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rat ter·ri·er

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  1. rat terrier, ratternoun

    any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats

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  1. Rat Terrier

    The Rat Terrier is an American dog breed with a background as a farm dog and hunting companion. They share much ancestry with the small hunting dogs known as feists. Common throughout family farms in the 1920s and 1930s, they are now recognized by the United and American Kennel Clubs and are considered a rare breed. Rat Terrier are an intelligent and active breed that can be kept both for pest control and as a family pet.

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  1. rat terrier

    A Rat Terrier is a breed of dog that originated in the United States. They were primarily bred for farm work, hunting pests, and as a companion dog. Rat Terriers are known for their intelligence, energy, and agility, making them excellent pets for active families. They have a short, shiny coat that comes in a variety of colors and patterns, and they're generally small to medium in size. Despite their name, they are very friendly and sociable animals.

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  1. Rat Terrier

    The Rat Terrier is an American dog breed with a rich and varied background as an all-around farm dog and hunting companion. Traditionally more of a type than a breed, they share much ancestry with the tough little mixed-breed dogs known as feists. Several private associations have maintained Rat Terrier registries for some decades, but more recently there have been movements to obtain breed recognition by the major canine organizations. Once common throughout America on family farms in the 1920s and 1930s, they are generally considered a rare breed. Today's Rat Terrier is an intelligent, active little dog that is cherished both for pest control and as a family pet.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rat terrier in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rat terrier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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