Welcome to Pet Rescue By Judy!
401 South Laurel Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 302-4497
info@petrescuebyjudy.com
 |
Come visit us at our location in Sanford directly behind the Paw Park Dog Park
We are currently open by appointment ONLY.
Click HERE for appointment information.
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
Click on any image above for more info.
|
||||
Rat Terrier / Italian Greyhound (short coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Adult : : Small
|
| My Rescue |
| Login to Remember your Favorite Animals and Breeds! |
Learn more about the Rat Terrier. Learn more about the Italian Greyhound.
Bella the Rat Terrier needs a caretaker or foster! Won't you consider helping her get a new start?
About Bella the Rat Terrier | |
|
|
Bella wandered up to the home of a volunteer as a puppy, and we adopted her to a good home. Sadly, due to a massive financial crisis, they could no longer keep her. She is crate trained, house trained, and walks well on the leash. She is shy on first meeting people, and does not do well with small children. For the first few days when she came back to us, she was nervous and would only let one or two people near her. But now she has started to warm up. She is a smart dog and knows some tricks. She likes to play, especially with her squeaky bones. Please give Bella a new home!
Staff Update 2/13/14: Bella needs a home that is quiet, without a lot of people coming and going. As you can see from the foster's update (below) she did very well once she came to trust the people in the home--including the foster's nine-year-old son. She got very protective of the family, and when visitors would come over, she would become ill-tempered and nasty towards them. With the people she knows and trusts, she is affectionate!
Foster Update 9/17/13: Bella has adjusted well to being in our home. Although standoffish with new people at first, a little reassurance and affection will win you her heart. She is a dog who will always greet you eagerly when you come home with excited eyes and a wagging tail. When I first got her she would bark at every person and/or animal that crossed our path when we went for a walk. However, she has learned in less than two weeks solely through being told in a stern voice, not to do that. She is now on her guard when strangers pass, but with a gentle reminder she usually remembers to stay calm. She is eager to please and deserves to find her forever home.
Staff Update 2/13/14: Bella needs a home that is quiet, without a lot of people coming and going. As you can see from the foster's update (below) she did very well once she came to trust the people in the home--including the foster's nine-year-old son. She got very protective of the family, and when visitors would come over, she would become ill-tempered and nasty towards them. With the people she knows and trusts, she is affectionate!
Foster Update 9/17/13: Bella has adjusted well to being in our home. Although standoffish with new people at first, a little reassurance and affection will win you her heart. She is a dog who will always greet you eagerly when you come home with excited eyes and a wagging tail. When I first got her she would bark at every person and/or animal that crossed our path when we went for a walk. However, she has learned in less than two weeks solely through being told in a stern voice, not to do that. She is now on her guard when strangers pass, but with a gentle reminder she usually remembers to stay calm. She is eager to please and deserves to find her forever home.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com the Rat Terrier was named by the preceptive Teddy Roosevelt. They were develope in Great Britain originally from Smooth Fox Terriers and Manchester Terriers in 1820. They were brought to the USA in the 1890's. At that time they were all their original color of black and tan. Life Magazine showed President Roosevelt with three black and tan Rat Terriers. American breeders crossed them again with the Smooth Fox Terrier as well as the Beagle and Whippet. The Beagle increased bulk, trailing and hunting ability, along with the red color. Whippet contributed the speed and agility and probably the blue and brindle colors. The smallest variety was derived from the Smooth Fox Terrier and Chihuahua. The Rat Terrier proved to be one of the best in the rat-baiting pits. One Rat Terrier is reported to have killed over 2,501 rats in a span of only seven hours in a rat infested barn. The Rat Terrier is a hard-working farm hand, able to rid an infested barn of vermin with no problem. The Rat Terrier is an intelligent, alert and loving dog. Very inquisitive and lively. This affectionate dog makes an excellent companion for those who will enjoy an energetic dog. They are good with children, especially if they are raised with them from puppyhood. They are fairly territorial, and for the most part friendly with strangers. Rat Terriers make good watchdogs. These dogs are quick and very playful and are not yappers. The temperament of these dogs is pure terrier. The lively, feisty, fearless nature can be found in the best of terriers. They are eager to please and respond and pick training up faster than most dogs. The Rat terrier is a very well mannered, well rounded dog. They are easy to train and very eager to learn and to please their owner. They love to go with you and to do what you do. They are also very good swimmers, not bashful or afraid and have no problem with the water. They make good farm dogs as well as excellent family dogs for pets and companionship. This hardy dog is used for hunting expeditions as well as terrier work. They are easy adjusted as mature dogs into families with or without children. They have a life expectancy of about 15 to 18 years.
More about Bella the Rat Terrier
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Is Not Good with Kids
Other Pictures of Bella the Rat Terrier (click to see larger version):
|
 |
|
 |
Copyright © Pet Rescue by Judy