Pup 1 - Blue Tri
Pup 2 - Chocolate Apricot/White
Pup 3 - Liver and Tan
Pup 4 - Lemon and White
Pup 5 - Chocolate Apricot   
We did not have any winners.  

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The Rescue and Adoption Board on the NRTA web site has been changed to  http://nrta.com/Classifieds/

Here people can post dogs that need homes or want to rescue a rat in need. There are postings from many states in the USA. Help us find a match for some of these rats. Some of the dogs posted here are in great need. Even if you don't post, check it out periodically and maybe you can all can help find homes for some of these dogs or direct people in the right direction.
Thanks

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!

Burzs Kira
Burzs Ouji
Owned by April Snapp – Rocky Acres, ME
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Sycamore  Flats Tuffy
Sycamore Flats Jackie
Fire Mtn's Molly Bee
Fire Mtn's Tonto
Fire Mtn's Delila
Owned by Joe and Pam Quintana – Diamond Valley Rat Terriers, CA

You can see them posted here.
www.nrta.com/breedforfoundation/permlist.html

To Register With the National Rat Terrier Registry (NRTR)

    The (NRTR) National Rat Terrier Registry  is the registry for the (NRTA) National Rat Terrier Association.

Online go to  here
Here you will find the appropriate forms along with explainations on how to register. When you send them back include 3 photos of each dog showing side, front and rear views of the dog. If you are trying to register a dog that has not been previously registered it is required to know the breeder and or origin of the dog.

If you do not have a computer, please call 860-563-2293 and request to be sent Dog or Litter registration forms. Or email us at nrta@cox.net

 The NRTA database tracks color genetics and other tell-tail genetic indicators such as NB-tails. The Decker Rat Terrier is being registered along with the percentage of Decker blood that is actually carried. We have listings up to 9 generations tracking back the history of our Rats on many of our dogs including the decker strain that goes back as far as the original Decker's Henry.

     By registering your dogs through the NRTA you help insure the protection of the breed. We maintain records that clearly define the development of our breed. We record not only your dog's ancestry, but define a clear picture of the dogs that went into the makeup of the breed and how it has changed since its introduction to America.

We felt we would better serve our rats if we had our own registry. That way we could keep track of dogs and their history in a fashion that was condusive to health, genetic tracking and purity. We also include ALL types of Rat Terriers in ALL thier sizes and two body styles unlike other registries that have become selective in what they call a Rat Terrier. We developed the breed standards according to the "History" of the Rat Terrier.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask,
NRTA

District Vice Presidents

Regional Directors

State Inspectors

Decker Giant Advisory Team
Tim Brown
Rosalie Rinear
Stan Simon
Guy Chatterton

NRTA Code Of Ethics
NRTA Breeders Code Of Ethics
Breeders List