THE PERFECT CLASS "A" RAT TERRIER IS:

• Square Bodied - They are the same height as they are in length measured from the ground to the top of withers and from the base of the tail to the junctor of the neck and shoulder.

• Proportional - They should be the same height from ground to point of elbow and from point of elbow to top of withers.

• Wedge-(V)- shaped ears set well up on side of head. Can be erect, buttoned or tipped.

• Eyes should be almond, oval or round.

• Muzzle should be approximately the same length as skull is wide.

• Tail should be set high and carried erect while moving.

• Coat should be short, smooth and shiny.

• Temperament should be quite but with keen hunting instincts.

• Character should be friendly, alert, quick and agile.

• They should be a sturdy little dog, a true terrier, be a companion, house pet and watchdog all rolled into one.

• Weight - They should weigh within 1 pound per inch of heighth.

• SIZES - Toy - under 10 pounds ... Miniature - 11 pounds up to 18 pounds ... Standard - 18 pounds up to 28 pounds ... Decker Giant - 28 pounds and over.

THE PERFECT CLASS "B" RAT TERRIER IS:

• Short legged and longier bodied - They are 1-3 inches longer in length than height measured from the ground to the top of withers and from the base of the tail to the junctor of the neck and shoulder.

• Proportional - They should be the same height from ground to point of elbow and from point of elbow to top of withers.

• Wedge-(V)- shaped ears set well up on side of head. Can be erect, buttoned or tipped.

• Eyes should be almond, oval or round.

• Muzzle should be approximately the same length as skull is wide.

• Tail should be set high and carried erect while moving.

• Coat should be short, smooth and shiny.

• Temperament should be quite but with keen hunting instincts.

• Character should be friendly, alert, quick and agile.

• They should be a sturdy little dog, a true terrier, be a companion, house pet and watchdog all rolled into one.

• Height - They should be 8-14 inches tall measured from ground to top point of withers.

• Weight - They should weigh within 1 pound per inch of heigth.

• SIZES - Toy - under 10 pounds ... Miniature - 11 - 15 pounds.