Rat Terrier

The Rat Terrier is a breed of dog that has been found on American farms for generations. Despite that heritage, this breed is only a relatively recent introduction to the American Kennel Club. Terriers have been bred on farms in many countries because of their aptitude for ridding house and, especially, barn of rats and other vermin. Dogs that survive generations living among livestock in a barn setting are generally adept at avoiding the trampling legs of horses and cattle, and the rat terrier is no exception.

An older rat terrier - still on the move!