Meaning of rat terrier | Babel Free

Definitions

A dog breed, or set of breeds, with a background as a farm dog and hunting companion.

Examples

“In a few moments he returned and introduced an individual of about his own age, who seemed to be a cross between a rat terrier and a bull-dog, so exactly blended in his countenance and general appearance were the evidences of cunningness, activity and ferocious strength.”

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