Choosing the right dog for a pet is not easy. This book will give the reader information about the rat terrier to help in making a decision. Does the reader want an intelligent, very active, spunky, playful, small dog ( 13-18 inches tall, 12-25 pounds ) who is calmer than most other terriers? Does the reader want a dog that is curious, territorial, suspicious of strangers, and will develop a strong bond to its owner?  Then, this just might be the dog for you. Plus, rat terriers make great watch dogs, guarding property, hunting, and catching vermin.

Rat terriers come in as many as 18 official color combinations, with short, dense, smooth coats.

This book is full of good care practices for dogs in general, as well as some information on the origin of this breed.

The text fills the left-hand page in three paragraphs, while the right-hand page is usually filled entirely with a color photo of a rat terrier in one of its many color combinations.