Their coat is smooth with short hair.  Their coat colors are mostly dual or tri-coloured with white as the base colour.

The Rat Terrier is spunky, enthusiastic, affectionate and playful.

This breed gets along well with other pets,dogs, and children.

Not much grooming is required. Occasional brushing should be sufficient.

This dog learns fast. The rat terrier is a very intelligent dog that is relatively easy to train.

Rat terriers love to play and are very active. They require regular daily exercise.