| THE RAT TERRIER IS KNOWN FOR ITS COAT OF MANY COLORS |
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| But be
wary of advertisements boasting "rare or exotic colors." NO Rat Terrier
color or pattern is more valuable than another. Since color and
nerve development in the fetus are closely related, some dog
colors and markings actually carry health risks. It's OK to prefer a
particular color or pattern but learn ALL YOU CAN about the colors you
like and remember ... HEALTH, TEMPERAMENT and STRUCTURE should be the primary considerations in purchasing any animal ... NOT COLOR!! |
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| * * * * * * * A WORD FROM THE ARTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS*
* * * * * * THIS PHOTO GUIDE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. IT WAS DEVELOPED AS A COMPANION TO THE ARTA COLOR GUIDE (DEVELOPED IN MAY 2001 UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF UKC TO BRING CONSISTENCY TO THE COLOR AND PATTERN TERMINOLOGY OF OUR BREED) VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE: AS OF AUGUST 24, 2005 UKC APPROVED THE USE OF ANY COLOR AND PATTERN TERM (EXCEPT DQ'S) FOR RAT TERRIERS. OTHER REVISIONS ARE UNDERWAY AND, PER UKC, ALL APPROVED REVISIONS WILL BE REFLECTED IN THE COLOR SECTION OF OUR BREED STANDARD. PLEASE BE PATIENT AS THESE IMPORTANT CHANGES UNFOLD AND THIS PAGE IS UPDATED ACCORDINGLY. |
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These pages show examples of acceptable colors/coat patterns as
well as faults and DQ colors
Black, Tan/Tan Sable, Chocolate, Blue
Photo Guide Page 2:
Blue Fawn, Pearl (Isabella), Apricot, Lemon, White
Photo Guide Page 3: Patterns
Bi, Tri, Piebald, Tuxedo, Sable, Ticking, Saddleback/Blanket Back, Calico
PhotoGuide Page 4:
Faulted & Disqualified Colors