Bottom line, Wooster (named after P.G. Milton Decker was smitten. Margaret, we can see from the photograph that your dog is suffering on that armrest (chuckle). Were come across a few bullet points as to what the subtle differences are that sets Deckers apart from any other size of Rat Terrier (but as always, we defer to the breed experts):A Deckers skull is somewhat broader and tends to wedge into the muzzle and square off;Face wrinkles are common, as is a regal elegance to the dog, and, of course, theres the size. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Impressive dogs! Um texting and sometimes its changing my words. Shes 6 months old , 25 lb., and looks so much like a Basenji I am stopped often to answer what kind of dog is that? Everything Ive read suggests Decker Rat Terrier, only shes got haunting grey eyes! I have a Decker Terrier! After a lot of reading and nosing around, that is the consensus, that she is Decker through and through. He did this at 3 months old ?? We got her from a ad in the paper for $50. Im curious about Wooster who we adopted in 2007 from a northern California shelter. Update, this dog is now 65lb but look like a HUGE rat terrier still. The dog was great with people had a awesome personality. He was 19 pounds of muscle. Among a pack of barking dogs one night, I found this little probably 3 month old dog jump from the pack into darkness, pulling out a possum that he shook violently until stunned and laid the helpless, unconscious critter at my feet while the other dogs just kept their distance barking.I knew then that he was fearless. Aiello automatically went to take a knee, but before his knee could hit the ground, he heard a gunshot. She has a thyroid condition & was quite heavy for a time but is thinner now & more active. May I ask what happened? I will always own a Decker now. What a marvelous breed! LOL, Brittany, it looks like hes even searching for squirrels on the high seas! Yes it is the Basenji that makes a Decker Terrier. She had Cushings and Dimensia and developed an infection in her stomach that she couldnt handle. Their gifts and talents also include incredible athleticism as well as high teachable intelligence. She has grown into a 35lb lovely dog with mild temperament and loves to hunt and run. Thumbnail image of Milton Decker with his Deckers, an image found on Pinterest and happily credited upon receipt of information. Check out what theyre capable of hunting! He is now 4.5 months old and just hit 30lbs. Jackie is very careful to keep the pure Decker lines and I will get another dog from her when mine gets old. Were told by shelter she was a Jack Russell Terrier, but when she started eating, she got BIG!!! According to them, the Decker terrier has basenji in their breeding lineage. Odd to have picked up a pure Decker from a shelter. Once you own a Decker and are amazed at the intelligence and loving attitude, you realize you truly have the best dog in the world! an>Cu3xz j?_}>7u8D9QPHF$vT4yz#wF+g-hpAEHy;`G:LiNAwIz.Op5G>$Xjldu KoG)7 ;#[w?. Any information on where we can find another DRT in/near Tennessee is much appreciated! She is a terror around other dogs and runners. Henry had natural treeing instincts, was great on upland birds, and would hunt any pest alive. Who was the breeder in TN? He will live with my two labs. But he was a coon killing machine one-a-day and hed be tired for a couple of days and then go back at it again. Shes not a huge barker, but when she does bark, you need to pay attention because shes barking for a reason. Linda, We have 2 other regular Rat terriers & Sheba guards them when they go potty to & waits to potty herself after they are finished. Thats her in the picture with her little brother Lucas. Greatest dog I have ever had. $b17}@&mPZo cz{n'kQnh&0aw7Z @:PWaa#j0_&G+ &gD!Zw"vy?LoSRz@IF|8K@q-?$T>]R{$yLV8mJ@]xBV@%2 ~V@x5&?yJ~u7 td FkKNT]Tz2F~& x}AtP:Jk, We got ours a year ago from a shelter here in Phoenix. The website is http://deckerratterrier.nrta.com/index.shtml, and the email address is: deckerrat@cox.net. These dogs are great all around. I am sure she was a Decker. So smart and easy to train too. Hopefully, one of our readers can offer some suggestions for you, but until then, the Decker Rat Terrier club has a section on breeders, wed start there: http://deckerratterrier.nrta.com/index.shtml. -! National Purebred Dog Day Official Poster for 2022, Herding Dogs Keeping Everything Together, Faithful Pacheco (*and the difference between nude and naked), http://deckerratterrier.nrta.com/index.shtml. She contacted me and asked me if I wanted a puppy. They gave birth 2 days apart. A delightful picture, than you for sharing it with us. Probably after January when I have money lol, Shane, your Decker sounds like he had more personality and grrrrr than dogs three times his size! She usually only breeds 1 or 2 litters per year, but apparently, her male got out of the house one day and knocked up 2 females! Milton began his journey in the 70s by acquiring thelargest Rat Terriers he could find to use as breeding stock. I researched the Decker and decided that was exactly what I wanted. He is treeing a squirrel here. When I first got him I thought he was a Basenji because he did not bark. Anyone? :t.6Kc:o4jqjKu]U4y6)p0]in;|'DNvMTO#)LtsZ7R$#Y n/:d,sy(-md@(Y2Zq&U^qJd){ DPqK?/2N@ @Be5}ULm*kGN$lm4Byi{ "loK1R[i0s X`Mdrr"D>iYRHF aq?k#*0J]"I}]fID Share on Twitter He gets along so well with our dogs, hes great around kids, and is just a bright light in these strange times! A DNA test came back with about 12 different breeds. This is my first one. We may have found the PERFECT DOG! They are like people, all have different personalities.. Box 123 It is a high pitched yip sound. I would imagine he would have been an ideal hunting dog. When I got her as a 6 week old puppy in Pacifica, CA (from a little farm), I was told she was a rat terrier. FG25n-Cq gAU~J&M,=y^vHIdA!/`0 VQJ `2al!`rm] They will hunt all day and then be happy to cuddle up as a lap dog in the evening. Does your breeder have any for sale? The button ears are pretty suggestive! Mine is a puppy and she beats the 20lb cat up everyday and he lets her but at the end of the day they cuddle up together. He found us after having been dumped at a dog park I guess because he was instinctively too active. I dont hunt but he did She is super loyal to me. Dog. Not sure how much time he has left. Well it turned out that she was pregnant. We started out pups from the elite breeding of Briar Beys Decker Terriers. very clean and love people not dogs. Sniff. The he would drag all these backwards. An incredibly fit, muscular, and lean dog. Consequently, our dogs are getting registered with Old Dominion Terrier Club as well as the UKC to distinguish this amazing cross. Unfortunately he passed away in 2018. I love this interesting history of a decker rat terrier, which I didnt know before. I have a 7.2 pound toy Rat Terrier who was a rescue. I have never seen a dog that looks as close to my Koda as yours does! Its always helpful to hear from people who actually live with a breed, so thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! {|aD@09}b|cZ_G9{ Im not sure if you are still looking but I have Decker Terriers that was born on 9/16/18. Ken, there is a Decker Rat Terrier club and perhaps if you email a picture of Bob to them, they can offer an expert opinion? A bullet whizzed over him, and in that moment, he realized that if hed still been standing, it would have hit him in the head. R. Flanagan, My love, Mugsy, born July2, 2003. He was easy to train to be around cats And chickens which is honestly amazing despite his prey drive for other animals. Perhaps its best to take any further communications between you privately. Were sorry for the late reply, Ryan, we found your note in a spam file. Hunting is awful enough but killing for fun is appalling. I have a 17 pound Rat Terrier named Louie. Who doesnt love hearing that some rare breed is in their new dog, but how likely is it, really? Eventually. Thats how we found our Decker! Some good friends of mine own a Decker Terrier. My question would be why was it hidden and lied about? He was on the small side he was 17 in at the front shoulders and weighed 22 lb. I am so excited, I can hardly wait. He is always on a leash because he is a runner. Miltons new line was called Decker Rat Terriers, orDecker Giants, and to be atrue Decker terrier, the original Decker bloodline had to be carried through a dogs pedigree. Milton began his journey in the 70s by acquiring the. While there are many opinions about Milton Decker project, those of us who own Decker Rat Terriers are great fans of Milton and the strain of Ratties he produced. Some sources say that Decker added a few other breeds into his breeding program, such as the Basenji (which would account for the wrinkles), but the breed makeup is still mostly Rat Terrier. 2020 National Purebred Dog Day. Debbie, Abby is wonderful! I just love her, I know two of her siblings and they are nothing like mine. I was told by source he is a rat terrier and another he could be a heeler mix but that he shouldnt get larger than 30lbs. My Decker spends most of his time in the gym, bench pressing St. We have a Decker. I adopted this dog from the Humane Society as a 9 week old puppy of 8 lbs he was flown in from a shelter in Arkansas. Also, the Basenji heritage is openly regarded by Mr. Decker and all of the founding breeders of Decker Rat Terriers; there is a large percentage of Basenji in the original lines he produced, and the Basenji and ensuing cross-bred dogs are tracked in their pedigrees. National Purebred Dog Day Official Poster for 2021, Toy Dogs A Lot of Heart in a Little Package, National Purebred Dog Day Official Poster for 2017. wow wow girl is 9 yrs old, she has been with me for 8 yrs. Additionally, I have one of its kind who is exceptionally cute, and I named him divine deck (means DD). Everything you stated is exactly my Abby. Hard to say, Dale but hes pretty cute! That said, thanks for sharing Louies picture, hes a cutie! Ive never met or owned a more obedient, responsive dog. He is the most precious, loving boy and he makes us laugh every day (except when he sneaks off his leash and goes for a run around the neighborhood precisely why he was dropped off at the humane society). Every squirrel in a 10 miles radius runs when they see him coming. she went after pit and slashed his ear. She hates water and loves to fetch and will track down a rabbit or mouse super fast. Up until this year he was perfectly healthy. Shes calm most of the time, but I do exercise her a lot with walks and she has a big back yard to run in. Lots of deckers have a smaller face so I wasnt sure mine was a decker! She sounds not only like a wickedly intelligent dog, but a lucky one to have been found by you. Hoss comes in at 44 pounds and is pure mucle!. She is very loyal & protective. He even took down an opossum once. Im looking for another DRT. I always knew he was a terrier something but everything everyone assumed he was never looked similar to me. Got her as a puppy in 2004. I lost my Ratty to cancer 3 weeks ago. Her dogs name is Sheba, looks like a rat terrier but is bigger, weighs 36 pounds & is 8 years old. She would bark like a beagle & still does when prompted. As for your friends Decker having Basenji in him, sources do say that a number of Basenji dogs contributed to the breeding project to improve the dogs size as well as hunting instincts. But boy, she has come out of her shell, and she does EVERYTHING we ask of her. My dog Roscoe . Tina. You could be right about her, she has the size of a Deckerperhaps one of our Decker owning readers can share their opinion, as well? Found a breeder in TN and I pick up my baby on April 22. Best. Might you get another? Any ideas for a good breeder? He was an avid better Hunter and retriever never lost a bird wounded. He is a little over 40 pounds. Favorite dog Ive ever had. Your email address will not be published. Thanks for your thoughtful reply. She was a gentle dog but 3 neighbor boy abused her when werent outside with her & she doesnt like people. Very sweet, incredibly athletic and an efficient and very patient hunter. What are the chances he is in the Decker bloodline? He lived til 15 years old. Shell be turning 2 years old in a couple weeks and weights 23lbs. Lightning quick and can jump REALLY high. The beagle sniffs out and the terrier retrieves immediately. Thor and Thunder are my old boys and Molly and Hoss are my 8 1/2 month olds UKC deckers. If you get a chance, wed love to see her picture! Brave, and loyal, trusting and loving. We picked up our Decker without knowing what we had. Incredibly intelligent, he understands commands instinctively and is a great compliment to my beagle. He was lean though and showed some whippet physicalitys. He was the most muscular dog and so fast. Greats with kids. I looked hard to find another one up here in South Dakota and never found one. Im happy that many breeders of the decker giants stay true to milton deckers idea of the dog. She grew into a tall, elegant 26 pound lady with long legs. That also makes the Decker not a rat terrier. This is Brooke and Foxys great-grandsire Ace of Spades., Copyright 2021 Hard Point Kennels - All Rights Reserved. The foundation dog, Henry, was not a Rat Terrier. Apparently she was brought in off the street. Brett, were so sorry for your loss, but happy that youve been able to find an offspring to fill the void. I will not be hunting but the breed sounds like an awesome companion dog. My husband and I are looking to bring another one into our home. Thats a nice line of ratters on the couch there, Michele. My Decker is amazing. Any sure way to determine? Thank you Milton, whatever anyone wants to call them, we love our Deckers! He got bigger than we thought How can I find out if Bob is a decker? By the time he was satisfied with the results of his breeding program, he had developed a dog that stood taller at the shoulder than other Rat terriers, and was heavier, weighing between 25 and 35 pounds. How are Deckers with cats in the house? He was an amazing companion fiercely loyal, obedient and affectionate and great with babies and kids. She could run so fast! So, we brought home this girl and named her Kori! I got one from her 10 years ago. I had a Decker rat terrier. Shes a cutie, John, and your account of her sounds now familiar as we learn about the Decker. Thank you, Mr Decker, I agree I dont think in could own a diffrent dog now, everyone who meets Sedona just loves her and says she is the best dog they have seen. They puppies should be ready for their new homes around November 11th. The parents are CKC registered. National Purebred Dog Day serves to advocate for purebred dogs, but were not a clearing house for puppy placements. She has taken down rabbit, mice, ground hogs, and other rodents. I am a dog trainer and I need a smart, obedient dog to help me with training. }s7_K,;gs5bR7[86Iht740/Rfyo~"',svrZR$hq ';i-;zqciPLCOZ"|ZTUc_S\Disq^XyM_5-f16<8g`.t,g;l?$bFdT2%C)A( |g2qrqw[[;"slgme$s7dpC+z~$ 9txj0Fe! Wanting to preserve Henrys qualities, Milton set out to find Rat Terriers he felt would create his ideal of the perfect dog a strain of uber-prey-driven hunting Rat Terriers, but with the proper temperament: Miltons son, Ellis Decker, would later say, Temperament definitely played a large role in the creation of these dogs. I may adopt again, but honestly Jax is the closest thing to the most ideal dog Ive ever come across. They thought she was a cattle dog/boxer mix. Biggest raccoon ever killed with him with 44lb. P.O. Follow us on facebook for the most up-to-date stories and news. Why do you all think its so great that these Deckers kill other animals? She loves hiking and has been in every environment in north America. He was the total package: friend, companion, caretaker. My Abby is very out going and a jumper and fast runner. Were sorry for your loss, Rich and while theres no good time to lose a beloved companion, wow, that is a very impressive age for your Lab to have reached. 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