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The Rat Terrier has a long life-span from 10-15 years. They remain alert and playful most of their life.

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A Rat Terrier adapts to a new home easily whether it is a puppy or older dog. Both need training.

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You can teach an old dog new tricks. The Rat Terrier’s playfulness allows for new tricks and games anytime you are willing to teach.

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Rat Terriers are intelligent and easy to train. Adopting an older rat terrier is a good choice in the right environment.

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A standard Rat Terrier can jump up to four or five feet. They can scale a four foot fence easily. 

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Rat Terriers like to hunt anything, especially squirrels. They also like to eat bugs and other insects. A favorite activity is grubbing for their catch of the day, which means digging little holes.

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All pets, including the Rat Terriers, whether indoors or outdoors need to be on heartworm treatment all year long. See your veterinarian for heartworm prevention.

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The Rat Terrier has a nose that can smell the presence of other animals and ears that can hear things the human ear cannot hear even indoors. The sudden barking and pacing while indoors is not necessarily a disobedient behavior. The Rat Terrier will advise quickly when an animal or person is approaching long before you may notice. 

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The Rat Terrier is not a hyperactive breed. They do, however, require lots of playtime and exercise, especially if they are kept in a kennel or crate for long periods of time. 

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The standard Rat Terrier is the best pet when looking for a medium-sized dog for indoor or outdoor. The Rat Terrier is a great companion for anyone at any age.