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i dont kno if you can help me but i have this dog..when i got him i was told he was a rat terrior..i didnt think about what one really looked like until i started looking the breed up online..he doesnt look like one at all..he looks more like a yorkie or something but i dont kno..what should i do? do rat terriors have long hair?
shayelee
Answer:
The breed standard, according to the Rat Terrier Club of America, calls for a smooth coat, not long hair. Refer to
http://www.ratterrierclub.com/standard/index.html
for the breed standard.
If you get a dog from a reputable breeder, typically you have a contract to enforce. However, the standard clause for a situation like this would be that you could return the dog and obtain another dog from a future litter. Usually, people have already fallen in love with the dog they got, even with its faults, so this clause is seldom enforced.
If you did get your dog from a breeder, and do have a contract, and do want to enforce it, but the breeder doesn’t stand behind the contract, it is a matter of a law suit. If a breeder doesn’t stand behind the contract, always contact the National breed club, in this case the Rat Terrier Club of America, and make them aware of the situation. Breed clubs want to ensure that breeders are properly representing the breed.
If you got your dog from a shelter, the shelter personnel will occasionally know the parentage of the dog based on the case history provided when the dog is surrendered. In those cases, it’s based on information provided by the previous owner(s). When the information is not available, the shelter personnel take their best guess based on breed characteristics.
Recently, a company named MMI, Genomics, Inc. launched the Canine Heritage Breed Test (http://www.mmigenomics.com/products2a.html) which uses DNA technology developed in mapping the genome to identify dog breed characteristics. The test currently supports 38 breeds at a cost of $65. It can be beneficial to know the breed(s) of your “All American” to better understand your dog’s behavior and temperament as well as to be aware of potential breed related health issues.
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