RAT TERRIER PRICE IN INDIA

The Rat Terriers are strongly built, small to medium sized dogs that hail from the United States. Like most terrier canines, Rat Terriers are also very lively and cheerful in nature. They are very affectionate and loving towards their family members and are even great with small kids as well.

Rat Terriers are known to make awesome house pets. These dogs are highly adaptable and apartment-friendly in nature, they are pretty intelligent and are fairly easy to train and they have a decent tolerance to heat and high temperatures which means they can comfortably thrive in a hotter place (India) but their cold tolerance is not that great. Also, these dogs are great for both experienced and novice dog parents, their maintenance needs are highly manageable and finally, these canines are not that pricey to bring home.

Given below is the average price list of the Rat Terrier puppies which are available in various variations.

• Rat Terrier Puppy price (Basic): ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
• Rat Terrier Puppy price (KCI registered): ₹25,000 to ₹30,000
• Rat Terrier Puppy price (Show Quality): ₹30,000 to ₹50,000

If you have decided to raise a Rat Terrier as a pet and you want to get this canine from a breeder, then you should solely focus on getting it from a good and reputable breeder. There are many breeders in the country that only care about their own interest and they are just upselling the canines at unreasonable prices to the naïve potential dog parents. But, contrary to that, there are also some breeders present today that not only care about the prospective dog parents’ needs and requirements but they also prioritize the health, fitness and quality of the pooches that they are providing over every other thing. And, thus, it is very important for both you and the pup you are interested in that you get it only from such reliable breeders.

Rat Terriers for Adoption

Becoming a dog parent is really a very special feeling. There are a lot of ways of becoming the parent of a cute canine, but the best way to do it is through Adoption. There are tons of reputable adoption homes all around our country from where one can get the pooch of their dreams. There are hundreds of different kinds of canines at these adoption places and all these dogs are ready to get adopted and be taken away by their new parents to their new homes. Not only you are getting your desired canine from a genuine and reliable place but you are also helping out an animal in need if you choose to adopt a pooch rather than getting it from a random unreliable breeder. You can also sometimes find some rare breeds such as the Rat Terriers at these Adoption places. We at Tailsbuddy have always supported Adoption of dogs and if you want our help in adopting a pooch, then you can call or WhatsApp us on +91 9555566321 and we'll connect you to the best adoption centers as soon as possible.

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Factors Affecting the Rat Terrier Price in India

Now there are various factors that can affect the original Rat Terrier price in India. These factors are as follows:

Type

There are three different price categories for a Rat Terrier dog (in India): Basic, KCI Registered and Show Quality.

• Basic category includes all those dogs and puppies that are not registered to any kennel club including KCI. A basic Rat Terrier puppy can cost anywhere around ₹15,000.
• KCI is short for Kennel Club of India and if a dog belongs to KCI Registered category, then it means you will get a canine whose quality is up to the mark. You will also be able to participate in KCI dog shows if your canine is registered and also you will get a KCI registration certificate.
• A Show Quality dog means that the canine is closest to the ideal as mentioned in the Breed Standards. If you are not planning to participate in dog shows with your pooch, then it does not matter all that much whether you buy a Show Quality dog or a normal Pet Quality one.

Physical Attributes and Characteristics

Physical attributes such as different coat colors or different sizes of a canine can also influence its overall price. In case of Rat Terriers, these pooches are found in a lot of different coat colors such as White and Chocolate, Fawn and White, Blue and White, Tri-color, Blue Belton, Black and Tan, White and based on the rarity of the color of the coat, the overall price of these canines might vary. The rarer the color, the higher might be the price.

Also, Rat Terriers are available in three different sizes and this can again influence the price of this breed. One size might be pricier than the other two sizes. Three sizes in which the Rat Terriers can be found in are Toy, Miniature and Standard.

Age & Gender

It is quite normal for a breeder to sell puppies and young dogs at a higher price as compared to matured or older canines. Also, many breeders are also known to sell male dogs at a bit of a higher price as compared to the female pooches.

Pure or Mix Breed

The cost of a purebred Rat Terrier is higher than the mixed-breed as there are lesser chances for a purebred puppy to develop hereditary health problems as compared to the one that is mixed-breed.

Availability and Location

Generally, dogs that are not that easily available in a region tend to cost more compared to the canines that are readily available in that region. But in case of Rat Terriers, these pooches have a mediocre availability in the country, still, their overall price is on a lower side and they are pretty affordable to bring home.

Reputed Breeder

Canines that you get from a reputed and popular breeder also tend to cost more when compared to pooches who are bought from a smaller or not-so popular breeder.

Miscellaneous Factors

• Champion Bloodline: If a dog belongs to a champion bloodline, meaning any of its predecessors (forefathers) were given the title of Champion in an official dog event, then its price can also go fairly high.
• Microchip: The price of a dog can also increase if it has been microchipped by the KCI. The extremely small pet microchip helps in providing a permanent ID for your pet.

Read some information regarding Rat Terrier and see if it’s a right fit for you or not-

Rat Terriers are highly affectionate and affable canines that hail from the United States of America. As their name suggests, they are exceptional ratters and were used to hunt several small-sized games in the past. Now, they are mostly seen as house pets and family companions. The section below will help you in deciding whether this breed is right for you or not.

Reasons that might make a Rat Terrier suitable for you:

• These dogs are extremely adaptable in nature and they adjust very well in apartments and small houses.
• They gel really well with other animals like cats and other dogs.
• They are tremendously kind and careful with small kids.
• They are highly easy to train.
• Their grooming needs are not that high.
• They are exceptional watchdogs and can efficiently alert their owners in case of any invaders or external harm.

Reasons that might make a Rat Terrier ill-suited for you:

• There are not suitable for extremely cold places as their tolerance to low temperatures is pretty poor.
• They can be a little noisy, sometimes.
• Their social needs are very high.