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CAL VAL RAT TERRIERS UPDATED 10/20/2023 CAL VAL RAT TERRIERS - RAISING RAT TERRIERS IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FOR 31 YEARS.

FAMILY HISTORY: Since the late 1920's my grandparents (& mother) raised Rat Terriers. Our children & grandchildren (& great grands) all know the importance of Rat Terrier in our family's history.

RAT TERRIER HISTORY: Previously called "Toy Fox Terriers, Ratters & Feists" this AMERICAN DEVELOPED BREED was the FARM DOG of the 40's and 50's. They Kept the rodents under control in the barn & became the cherished family pet & childrens playmate.

ABOUT US: John and I (married 56 years) are retired and old. We recently moved from our Mtn Home in Mariposa back to Ceres, Ca. where we raised our children. Now in our late 70's we can be a nuisance to them as we age further! We loved our mountain home but fire danger was too stressful!

LIFE WITH OUR DOGS:Our dogs spend most of their day outside in our yard & sleep in kennels in our garage at nite. Fans in the summer, heaters in the winter. As a good neighbor we kennel our dogs when we leave the house.

PUPPY SOCIALIZATION: "MOMS" and their puppies are raised in our home close to our TV & recliners. Guests are encouraged to pet & interact with them. Puppies learn confidence when exposed to a busy home & a variety of people.

PROPER PUPPY PROTOCOL: Our puppies are introduced to outside adventures at 4-5 wks old. Moms, Grand Moms and Cranky Canine Elders are great teachers as the puppies must learn proper pack behavior. It's great fun to watch!

DOG SHOWING: 23 years of dog showing, first with UKC & then AKC, has taught us a lot! Most importantly, making good breeding choices aiming for healthy, structurally correct Rat Terriers with good temperaments. Our dogs are evaluated & validated by professional judges in the Conformation Ring. We've learned that "show quality" means a lot more than a pretty face. I've stopped showing my dogs now as I use a cane. Tripping over my dog in the ring would not be pretty!

PUPPY PLACEMENT: Most of our puppies go into "pet homes" not "show homes." If you are looking for a purebred, we believe you want the best quality we can produce & Getting compliments on your "show quality" dog never gets old! We love to see some of our dogs enter the show ring, so if you WANT to do that we will help you! It's good for our egos!

HEALTH TESTING: Our dogs are tested on 212 DNA issues thru "WISDOM PANEL." We can show you their WISDOM PANEL records. We only breed dogs who are CLEAR for PLL, PRA-PRCD, DM and the "length" gene (all found in some terrier breeds)Hearts & patellas are vet examined and deemed excellent.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: I am an RN & IBCLC; Registered Nurse & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. My professional education keeps me focused on health, safety and good record keeping. My OB experience helps me as I assist my "dog ladies" giving birth. I give my own vaccinations, worming meds, tail docking and microchipping. You will receive detailed health records with your puppy. Our local veterinarians have my deepest respect. They are my friends & are invaluable to me with their advice & help as needed.

SPAY/NEUTER: We support spay/neutering when our dogs go into "Pet Homes" but strongly encourage new owners to wait until their dog is at least a year old. Puppies NEED those hormones to mature. Neutering too young is detrimental to their health and development

AKC KENNEL INSPECTIONS: AKC Field Rep. Scott Jackson visited (inspected) our home & kennels in 2019 & 2021. In his final report to AKC he added .... "This Breeder is in compliance with all the rules and regulations of the AKC and should be commended on the overall care and condition of her dogs and the organization of her records."

CAL VAL PUPPIES ARE ... **Sold with 1 year Health Warrantee **Out of Grand Champion bloodlines **Out of PLL, PRA-PRCD, DM & coat "length" gene CLEAR parents who are Vet examined for "excellent" hearts/patellas **Microchipped/Vaccinated/Dewormed on schedule **Litter box trained (started at 4 wks)**Raised in our living room with lots of love **Lifetime return policy if you are ever unable to care for your puppy/dog.

LEARNING ABOUT RAT TERRIERS: I (Gail) was on the Board of Directors for ARTA (American Rat Terrier Assoc) for several years where I chaired several projects & committees. I personally designed the ARTA logo, which is still being used. I also created the ARTA Color Guide. I worked side by side with UKC (United Kennel Club) Vice Pres Cindy Cook. This was an invaluable time in my personal growth and learning about all things, RAT TERRIER.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: All our dogs are registered with the County. While we lived in Mariposa (15 years) we helped the ANIMAL CONTROL & SPCA rehome many Rat Terriers. We will continue to do that here in Ceres, Ca.

REFERRALS: We are not in competition with anyone. We refer to other breeders with the same health testing protocols. Most of our inquiries are referred to other quality breeders. We do not argue with those who feel differently than we do and we will not participate in slander.

PHOTOS / WEBSITE: I take all our photos & copyright protect them. Photographing puppies & keeping websites up to date is my passion. I try to put up NEW photos of our puppies every week to keep you happy! Please ask me to take extra photos of puppies you are interested in. It's a great excuse to avoid housework!

SHARING PHOTOS: We have had our photos stolen & used to promote puppy mills. SO, please understand when we ask you NOT to share our photos on social media. You may share our website & albums with friends & family but do not post the URL on social media. Once you have your puppy you, of course, can post your own photos. Please send us photos as your puppy grows. We love it! HAPPY RATTING! Gail & Hubby John (56 yrs and counting ...)


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RAT TERRIERS NEED NEW HOMES
1. RAT TERRIERS NEED NEW HOMES  (3.5.2024)
It is with a sad heart my friend, DAWN JANTZEN, has asked me to help find new homes for her 4 dogs,
located in Central California. Three are Rat Terriers and one is a Rat Terrier/Corgi cross.

From Dawn:
"I need to find homes for these precious dogs as soon as possible. I can fill in more
details when you contact me. I'm also open to fostering families until we can find
permanent homes."

UPDATED 3/18/24 DAWN JANTZEN PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY YESTERDAY 3/17/24.
CORONER REPORT PENDING.

NEW CONTACT INFO:

GAIL HOLLOWAY grinavere@aol.com
209-404-3177 Text 1st

You may repost this to help us find homes. God Bless & Thank you, Dawn And Gail
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CAL VAL RAT TERRIERS - ALL GIRL LITTER
2. CAL VAL RAT TERRIERS - ALL GIRL LITTER  (10/21/2023)
ALBUM UPDATED 1/5/2024  7 WEEKS OLD! A few outdoor experiences
but too cold and rainy most days. Litter box training going VERY well.
Vaccinated and microchipped

Arrived 11/17/23 out of our....
Dam: AKC GRAND CHAMPION CAL VAL KOALA T BLUJEANS  12 in mini   
Sire: CAL VAL PURDY PAWS GO FETCH!  14.5 in small standard

PRICE $1400  DEPOSIT: $400 to reserve .
Deposit non refundable unless owner defaults
CONTACT: Gail Holloway
209-404-3177   GRINAVERE@AOL.COM

We have friends with quality Rat Terriers puppies. Also litters on the way.
Feel free to call or text us for those referrals.

Our Puppies are....
**DNA tested parents & CLEAR for PLL, PRA, DM and the Length gene
**Out of AKC Grand Champion Bloodlines
**Sold w Health Warrantee
**Microchipped with Vaccinations and Deworming Up to Date
**Tails docked Dew claws off
**Raised in our home with lots of love
**Litter box trained started at 3 1/2 wks
**Lifelong Return Policy if you are ever unable to care for your dog/puppy
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OUR RAT TERRIER LADIES (CURRENT 10/2023)
3. OUR RAT TERRIER LADIES (CURRENT 10/2023)  (June 24, 2011)

1) AKC GR CH CAL VAL KOALA T BLUJEANS
2) AKC CAL VAL LI'L DASH O' PAPRIKA

(RETIRED LADIES)
GR CH CAL VAL MTN TOP CLEO
GR CH TBL MTN CAL VAL LULU LAROO
CAL VAL TAKEELA MOCKINGBIRD
GRCH CAL VAL LEGGO MY HALO (RIP)
GRCH CAL VAL ZSA ZSA VON BAITDRIVEN (RIP)
CH CAL VAL NOW AND ZEN
GRCH CAL VAL HOOLA DEJA DO
GRCH CAL VAL LEGGO MY STILETTO
CH CAL VAL MARY LITTLE SCRUPLES
CH CAL VAL ZIPPITY DOODAH
CH CAL VAL BLUE SUEDE CHEWS (RIP)
CH CAL VAL FINE BLUE CHINA (RIP)
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OUR RAT TERRIER GENTLEMEN
4. OUR RAT TERRIER GENTLEMEN  (June 27, 2011)
1) AKC CHAMPION TOP SHELF HEARTS HACKED BY A MATRIX  aka TAG
2) CAL VAL PURDY PAWS GO FETCH

(RETIRED) MALES
1) UKC GRAND CHAMPION REGIS SMILEY BY GUY
2)  UKC GRAND CHAMPION ROCK E CAL VAL GUY SMILEY
3)  UKC CHAMPION BRUCE ALL MIGHTY @ CAL VAL
4)  UKC GRAND CHAMPION CAL VAL LITTLE MR BIG
5) CAL VAL JUST MY LUCK TUCK

We are fortunate to have several close breeder friends who share their quality males with us
for breeding.  None of us are in competition with each other.  We try to help each other
in our breeding choices ... always with an eye to creating better and better Rat Terriers.
Other Hobby Breeders will understand the wisdom in this. More then one intact male sets up
competitive stress for the dogs and that stresses out us humans!

ALL of our MALES and FEMALES are PLL, PRCD and DM CLEAR!
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GAILS RAT TERRIERS FROM THE PAST
5. GAILS RAT TERRIERS FROM THE PAST  (January 3, 2002)
ALBUM UPDATED 1/28/09
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SINCE THE EARLY 1900'S MY FAMILY HAS BEEN LOVING AND RAISING RAT TERRIERS. HERE YOU CAN SEE THE
PHOTOS OF MY GRANDPARENTS, MY MOTHER, MY UNCLE AND THE RAT TERRIERS THEY RAISED WHO WERE SO
MUCH A PART OF THE FAMILY.  THEY CALLED THEM "TOY FOX TERRIERS" BUT YOU CAN SEE THEY ARE
NOT THE SMALL TFT OF TODAY.  THEY WERE LATER CALLED RAT TERRIERS BY PRESEIDENT TEDDY
ROOSEVELT AND THAT BECAME THEIR OFFICIAL NAME SHORTLY THEREAFTER.

THEY ARE REMARKABLY SMART, LOYAL, FUN AND VERSATILE DOGS WHO WILL WAG THEIR WAY INTO YOUR HEART
AND BE YOUR BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE.

WE SHOW AND CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION OUR DOGS TO VALIDATE THEIR QUALITY BUT MOST OF
OUR PUPS GO TO FAMILIES WHO JUST WANT A WONDERFUL PET, WHICH IS FINE WITH US.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY A PUREBRED REGISTERED DOG, WHY NOT BUY QUALITY?

If you have any questions about our current Rat Terriers or just want to talk dogs... email me at GRINAVERE@AOL.COM

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CALENDAR  BOYS AND GIRLS
6. CALENDAR  BOYS AND GIRLS  (December 5, 2002)
ALBUM UPDATED 1/28/09

(2015) I'm only 6 yrs behind in adding to this web site. I'll get to it ... Really!  Our dogs
have been featured every year ... much to our gleeful surprise.

STARTING IN 2002 WITH THE FIRST NATIONAL RAT TERRIER CALENDAR (EVER!)
OUR TWO PUPPIES WERE FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER.

EVERY YEAR SINCE THEN  OUR DOGS HAVE BEEN ON THE COVER OR THE INSIDE OF THE
BROWN TROUT CALENDARS AND ARE NOW BEING FEATURED ON OTHER NATIONAL CALENDARS.

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS THE THRILL OF HAVING OUR DOGS FEATURED IN THIS WAY!!

They pick the photos without any influence from us!  Really!
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GIRDY ROTTEN SCOUNDREL GETS HER NAME
7. GIRDY ROTTEN SCOUNDREL GETS HER NAME  (August 21, 2003)
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Every once in a while you keep a puppy who has the appearance of a total sweetheart. Then, they turn into a rip-snortin' package of trouble, wrapped up in a cute package.  

Such is the case with Miss CAL VAL GIRDY ROTTEN SCOUNDREL and this is how she got her name.

GIRDY IS AN ADULT NOW AND A DELIGHTFUL PET TO A WONDERFUL FAMILY. I'VE NEVER HAD A PUPPY QUITE LIKE HER.

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UKC GR CH CHAOS
8. UKC GR CH CHAOS    (August 21, 2003)
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CHOAS came to us a as a fat puppy from Patty Cromer of Maxwells Rats in Alabama many years ago and our life has never been the same.
This sweet suhthun boy won my heart and knocked our sox off in the show ring. CHAOS was the first dog that I truly considered my OWN and my HEART DOG. He taught me how to show dogs as he was a natural and I was a Newbie.
Not only did I acquire my canine heart throb, I also acquired a great friend in Patty.
CHAOS's parents are:
MAXWELL'S FULL OF TROUBLE
and MAXWELL'S MISSY
He is a UKC Grand Champion and one of his daughter's was the 2002 #1 TOP TEN Rat Terrier in the Nation in show points.
CHAOS has several Champion and Grand Champion offspring and grandoffspring now. Many have been in the Top Ten. He was the featured dog on the 2003 front cover of the Brown Trout Calendars for Rat Terriers and in the year 2004 he is the featured dog for the month of MAY.

SAD UPDATE:  CHAOS was injured in September of 2005 and barely survived.  He was left paralized. I spent the next 3 1/2 months trying to rehabilitate him enough that he could stand and walk again. That required expressing his bladder several times a day and sewing outfits for him to protect his legs from sores as he scooted across the house. We made some progress but he was never able to walk or stand. He was relatively happy but he really missed being outside and KING of the yard.

It was an emotional time for me and for my family.  The Grandchildren were especially affected by this as he was dearly loved by all of them.  On December 10, 2005, after much prayer and many family discussions, I let CHAOS go to his Heavenly Father. For months I could not talk about it or I would dissolve. I've never had the loss of a dog effect me so much. I missed my buddy and my friend. I appreciated all the kind words of condolences from those who loved my boy and who love me. It helped.
Most Sincerely, Gail

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