R  – are
A  – thletic
T  – errific temperament
T  – olerant and Obedient
E  – ager to please
R  – eliable
R  – odent catcher
I   – ntelligent
E  – asy to train
R  – epresents the All American Breed

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Rat Terrier Club of America/RTCA
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