Half Moon Rat Terriers
Companion or Performance.... OUR DOGS JUST DO IT!
How We Decided on Rat Terriers
In 2004 a few months after the sudden loss of two of our dogs, Pato and Angel... Steve and I decided to blend our different tastes and find a dog that would be an "all-around" family, fun dog that could grow up with our young daughter. Steve wanted a Jack Russell but I was skeptical because of their high energy.. and while reading up on JRT's I came across information on Rat Terriers so I contacted several breeders full of questions and did a lot of reading to research on the Rat Terrier. We decided after meeting with a reputable breeder and her dogs that the Rat Terrier was the dog for us and put our name on a waiting list for a puppy...and the rest is history.
We fell hard for the Rat Terrier and of course we started seeing them everywhere and I began to notice how diverse the breed appeared to be. People we met were confused as to what breed of dog we had and after a while I saw the pattern of confusion.. dogs called Rat Terriers often looked more like colorful Chihuahua's with fine bones and round heads while others where shaped totally different with long bodies or big floppy ears and some that looked more like a whippet. I concluded there was a real need for more ethical and informed breeders to contribute to the Rat Terrier breed with responsible and planned breeding. My goal is to do my part to maintain the true Rat Terrier structure and temperament with emphasis on health. I look forward to being a responsible contributor to the advancement and integrity of this wonderfully versatile breed of dog and I plan to start showing my dogs in 2010 which is a big step for me. While I am confident my dogs will do well, it is a big challenge for me personally to get out there in front of people. More to come on that in the next few months!
And a BIG thank you to my dear, sweet husband, Steve for always supporting me and putting up with me and my endeavors. I'd be lost without you!
A Bit About Me
I am a Certified Commercial Artist (Visual Art) with concentration on photography. I worked 16 years in the sign industry and almost 6 of those years as a self-employeed freelance. Now days I work a part-time office job that offers me less stress and more family time. A good trade I think! Before going to college for Visual Arts I spent 2 years taking classes in Animal Science and worked for 10 years as a veterinary assistant and groomers apprentice. 
Therapy dogs visit nursing homes, rehab centers, schools, hospitals and libraries. They serve a wonderful purpose as pioneers for dogs of all kinds, helping those in need while at the same time helping their owners who are passionate about their four-legged friends. My idea of a successful life will be instilling Christian values, dedication to Christ and Bible knowledge in my daughter while passing on my love of all things animal and teaching her compassion, responsibility and the importance of people-pet relationships. 
And remember "RATS RULE"
