Irish Rat Terrier Breed Details
Below are details and specs for the Rat Terrier dog breed.
Irish Rat Terrier Dog Breed
The Irish Rat Terrier is a combination dog bred by crossing the Irish Terrier and the Rat Terrier. Owners should familiarize themselves with both parent breeds before adopting an Irish Rat Terrier. Some puppies will get more Irish Terrier traits, while others will get more Rat Terrier characteristics. The Irish Rat Terrier is a hybrid dog, and will have physical characteristics from both his parents. They can be small, standing 11.2 to 18 inches tall and weighing about 12.2 to 26.4 pounds on average.
Irish Rat Terrier Breed Description
Your Irish Rat Terrier will be very affectionate. The Irish Rat Terrier is an amusing and playful breed that requires a little daily exercise and lots of human affection. All Irish Rat Terrier are loving family companions who adore their families, have a zest for life and have a propensity for clowning around. It is very companionable, sensitive, and always willing to please.
The Irish Rat Terrier typically takes the best of the traits from the parent lineage to produce a keen, affectionate, active dog that is perhaps less inclined to chase off after a scent and more inclined to listen and obey their humans. They can be distant or even nervous around strangers, but they are not an aggressive breed. Like the Rat Terrier they do not make good guard dogs because they are not territorial. The Irish Rat Terrier also tends to be very faithful to its master and well-mannered.
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Updated:August 9, 2018