National Rat Terrier Association
26 Park Drive   Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone 860-563-2293 
E-mail nrta@cox.net  www.nrta.com
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The NRTA and all our members send there deepest sympathies to 
Roxanne Laing in California and her family who recently lost her husband Blaine.

And also to Cindy Collins family, a Rat Terrier Breeder who suddenly passed a couple of months ago.

Although we all may not have known these people personally, they are part of us by way of a common love for the Rat Terrier.

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The following breeders have earned the Breeders Award Title with the NRTA

Carol and Jerome Bowers
Shirley Holubec
Michelle Heist
Lou Blanco
Sandy Robinson
Margaret Burz
John Mount
April Snapp
Stan Simon
Sherri Chatterton
Monika Miller
Barbara Cox
Michael Brown
Cindy Schriber

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Dogs Submitted For Foundation Stock
10/0/04 – 1/1/05

Dog: Fire Mtn's Indiana
Sire: Fire Mtn's Yankee Star 
SireFather: Fire Mtn's Yankee Doodle
SireMother: Fire Mtn's Sassy Sarah
Dam: Fire Mtn's Alexandria
DamFather: Fire Mtn's Tonto
DamMother: Amazing Patti

Dog: Full Moon Maggie
Sire: Fire Mtn's Storm
SireFather: Fire Mtn's Perky Lad
SireMother: Fire Mtn's Dee Dee
Dam: Fire Mtn's Dottie
DamFather: Fire Mtn's Black Jack
DamMother: Lewis Molly Decker

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

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The Rescue and Adoption Board on the NRTA web site has helped many Rats find new and loving homes. If you have a rat in need or know someone who does please post here: 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

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Happy Halloween to Everyone!!
 Have some fun this year, even if its just dressing up one of your Rats, 
we all know they just love the attention.

And have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Take a day out of your busy schedule and gather with your family
and friends to celebrate. 
Your dogs will love the extra perks!!!!

And lastly, thank you to all our members and supporters
for making the NRTA successful. 
Keep those photos and stories coming in and never
hesitate to contact us with any questions or suggestions.


Champion Of Merit
Newest winners will be posted in the December issue.

     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!


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



The following list of people are available to take in a Rat Terrier that is in need. Please contact them if you are someone who is in need of finding a home. 
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Karen Miltmore Washington, 509-662-3356,
E-Mail JKMilt@msn.com
Susan Hege Shannon, NC 910-875-4807
E-mail rainbowacres1@yahoo.com
Kathrine Loftis Fayatte, AL 205-904-8782
Johnny Chapman Channelview, TX 
Phone # 281-862-9797
Joe Nonidez GA 
Phone# 404-529-1775 
E-Mail Nonide5@aol.com
Jackie Hagberg- CA- 209-674-4355 
E-Mail JackieBHagberg@webtv.net 
Carol Bowers Homosassa, FL 352-621-3110 
E-mail cjkennels@rdee.net 
Mike Brown, Coalville, UT  435-336-0511
E-mail BrownDairy@hotmail.com
Holly Egerer, Clearwater, MN 320-558-6820
E-mail regerer287@aol.com
Laura Barker Exeter, NH 603-778-9988
E-mail BarkerBackhoe@attbi.com
Michelle Heist Northport, AL 205-333-7221
E-Mail Ratpkken@aol.com
The following people are available to help with placement only:
Patricia Blankenship Madison, MS
 601-856-5347 E-mail brokenwings1@msn.com
Sandra Blodget Bakersfield, CA 
661-587-5654 E-mail blodget@etcrier.net



If you wish to be listed as a breeder with the NRTA, you need to fill out a Breeders Application, Become a member of the NRTA, register your dogs with the NRTR and abide by the Codes of Ethics. You can locate this information at here or email us at nrta@cox.net to have the forms mailed to you or call us at 860-563-2293.


LIST OF NRTA OFFICIALS
The following is a list of the NRTA officials. Please contact the representative that is closest to you if you have any questions. This list is subject to change on a quarterly basis; please check your current newsletter for any updates.
Cabinet Members
President  Margaret Burz - CT - 860-563-2293 E-Mail nrta@cox.net
Vice President  Barbara Cox -Texas 409-386-1787 E-Mail barbarasbabies@prodigy.net
Treasurer  Chet Jackson - CT - 860-563-2293 E-Mail nrta@cox.net

District Vice Presidents

Chet Jackson - CT - 860-563-2293 Nrta@snet.net District 1 New England
Marion Shiller - Texas - (512) 455-9181 E-Mail marion@meadowsprings.net District 2 Southwest
Lou Compton-Blanco - California - 831-763-9121 E-mail Lcdrkennels@aol.com District 5 West
Guy Chatterton - NC -(828) 584-6584 E-Mail yankee1@conninc.com District 3 South

Regional Directors

Stan Simon-MI-517-593-3405 North
Peter Precourt -CT - 860-228-9691  E-Mail amstonratterrier2@juno.com -New England
Shirley Holubec - TX - 830-535-6507 E-Mail holubecsrats@wireweb.net South
Mike Branch - NC - 336-366-2845 E-Mail mdjjbranch@surry.net South
Sherri Chatterton - NC -(828) 584-6584 E-Mail terrier@conninc.com South

State Inspectors

Cindy Schriber - WI - E-Mail schriber@mhtc.net
Kathy Mateleska -NC - 704-633-1326 kamatel26@yahoo.com
Joe Nonidez - GA - 404-529-1775 
Jackie Hagberg- CA- 209-674-4355 E-Mail JackieBHagberg@webtv.net
Roxanne Laing - CA - 209-966-2840 E-Mail ohrats@sierratel.com
Paulette Buckner - MT - 406-358-2480 E-Mail buckner@midrivers.com
April Snapp - ME - 207-654-2399E-Mail ratts@tdstelme.net
Susan Hege - NC - 910-980-1993 E-mail rainbowacres1@yahoo.com
Kathrine Loftis - AL - 205-904-8782
Carol & Jerome Bowers - FL 352-621-3110 E-mail cjkennels@rdee.net

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



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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.
Please send us your Rats photos or funny pictures or whatever tickles your rat fancy.
If we don't here your comments or suggestions we will never know you have them.
Thanks, NRTA

NRTA Code Of Ethics
NRTA Breeders Code Of Ethics
Breeders List

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