National Rat Terrier Association
26 Park Drive   Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone 860-563-2293 
E-mail nrta@cox.net  www.nrta.com

NRTA Code Of Ethics
NRTA Breeders Code Of Ethics
Breeders List

True or False Just for Fun………
Answers will be in the next  Issue
  • The tot and toy size are bred with Chihuahua to make them that size?
  • Toy size rats do not come in all colors?
  • There is no such thing as a type B Toy?
  • Long hair throw backs can occur in the Rat?
  •  The Rat Terrier is a crossbreed?
  •  There are four sizes of Rats?
  •  How many strains of Rats are there?
  •  Is the Deckerline a Rat Terrier?
  •  Mini size Rats have two body styles?
  •  What was the Rat Terrier called when it came into this country?
  •  You can have toys and mini's born in the same litter out of two mini's?
  •  All standard size rats are smarter?
  •  Rats don't shed?
  •  Rats have three types of acceptable ear sets?
  •  Pups that weigh about 8-10 pounds at 8 wks will mature at over 30 pounds?
  •  Pups that weigh 2 pounds at 8 weeks will mature at 8-10 pounds?
  •  Rats under 5 pounds are classified as Tots?
  •  Who was the originator of the Deckerline?
  •  Rats can be allergic to some vaccines?
  •  Standard size Rats do not come in the color Blue?

Dogs Submitted For Foundation Stock

Go here to see the full listing of dogs that have been accepted.
www.nrta.com/breedforfoundation/permlist.html


Dogs Accepted For Foundation Stock

DogName: Bear Creek Bit-O-Honey
Dogname: Burz Worf
DogName: Meadow Springs Little Frank


Champion Of Merit

     We are once again looking for more candidates for Champions of Merit dogs that will be featured in the newsletter and on the NRTA website. 
     Dogs must be at least 1 year of age for submission. They must be registered with the NRTR. Both ears should be the same; all styles of ear sets are included. We cannot accept one up and one down. 
     Regardless of what the dog looks like to you, we can only judge the dog by the photos sent in. We look closely at the standards for the breed in choosing our winners.

Send in at least 3 pictures showing front, side and rear views of the dog.
Print and fill out this quick forhttp://www.nrta.com/champ2002merits.html

Send all submissions to:
Sherri Chatterton 
4796 Nursery Road 
Morganton, NC 28655 
Email terrier@conninc.com

 Please send in your potential champion!
DON’T FORGET THE B DOGS !!!

For the newest winners and full list go here http://www.nrta.com/champofmerit.html

GET YOUR OWN WEB PAGE

NRTA offers advertising space, which includes YOUR OWN web page for only $50.00 a year you'll not only be viewed in your area, or the USA but all over the world. You won't have much to lose and everything to gain.

Contact the NRTA at 860-563-2293 or email nrta@cox.net to get started or go to http://www.nrta.com/adform.html  for more details.

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Attention Everyone:

Don’t be shy!!! Please send in your photos and stories on your Rat Terriers, or any other information on how you feed your dogs, what your dogs accomplishments are or simply write a little about how much or why you love your Rat Terrier. Show off your Rat and child or your rat doing some agility or therapy work. 

Breeders too, let others see your litters, your accomplishments and some of your up and coming stars!!!

People love reading and sharing things about the Rat Terrier. We have a wonderful breed here that we want to keep healthy, happy and around for a long long time. You can email the information or snail mail it.  You can remain anonymous if you like too.


LIST OF NRTA OFFICIALS
Go here for the full list of officials.  Please contact the representative that is closest to you if you have any questions. 

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If anyone needs to discuss any issues with the NRTA or has some suggestions to make, please feel free to contact us anytime at nrta@cox.net or call 860-563-2293.
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