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Lucinda and Woody puppies, our "Dark Side Of The Moon" Litter, were born on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Lucinda had five puppies, two females and three males.
This is an exceptional repeat breeding and will be Lucinda's last litter. The stars had to align for this litter to be. Lucinda was scheduled to be spayed on Dec. 15, 2025 but she developed a cough and so her surgery was cancelled. The inquiries came in for long coated puppies, so maybe it was meant to be!
Some puppies will have a short, smooth coat like Lucinda and some will have a longer, soft coat like Woody. Lucinda carries the recessive gene for the long coat. We will know coat length when the puppies are two weeks old.
Tails will be docked, dew claws will be removed and puppies will be properly dewormed with Panacur C (fenbendazole). They will be ready to go to their new homes at 8 weeks old on June 17, 2026.
***PORTRAIT PHOTOS WILL POST AT ONE WEEK OLD.***
Introducing our "Dark Side Of The Moon" Litter: SADDLE BACK pattern refers to one single patch of fur on the back. BLANKET BACK pattern refers to the back being covered with color.
1. Puppy #1 - FEMALE - black & white - 5.8 ounces Coat length: will be determined at 2 weeks old Description: Mostly black puppy, white patch above nose, white arrowhead on top of head to white collar, saddle back pattern Name: Spring High's Christina (NASA astronaut on Artemis II flight) Status: Reserved until further notice
2. Puppy #2 - MALE - black/white/tan (tan accents on face) - 5.7 ounces Coat length: will be determined at 2 weeks old Description: Mostly black puppy, solid face, blanket back pattern, collar is half white and half black Name: Spring High's Jeremy (NASA astronaut on Artemis II flight) Status: Reserved until further notice
3. Puppy #3 - MALE - black & white - 5.5 ounces Coat length: will be determined at 2 weeks old Description: Mostly black puppy, solid face, pointed white collar, blanket back pattern Name: Spring High's Victor (NASA astronaut on Artemis II flight) Status: Reserved until further notice
4. Puppy #4 - MALE - black & white - 6.7 ounces Coat length: will be determined at 2 weeks old Description: Mostly black puppy, solid face, collar is horseshoe shaped with a gap, blanket back pattern Name: Spring High's Reid (NASA astronaut on Artemis II flight) Status: Reserved until further notice
5. Puppy #5 - FEMALE - black & white- 5.9 ounces Coat length will be determined at 2 weeks old Description: Evenly colored black and white, solid face, flashy markings on body (lots of white splashes), saddle back pattern Name: Spring High's Luna Status: Reserved until further notice
Waiting List 1. Spring High Rat Terriers 2. Dani, long coat - Miles City, MT 3. James and Madyson S., long coat #1 of 2 - Winter Haven, FL 4. James and Madyson S., long coat #2 of 2 - Winter Haven, FL 5. James and Lois M, female, short coat - Old Town, FL
Date(s): Feb 17, 2026. Album by Bruce Strand. Photos by Bruce & Ralph. 1 - 6 of 6 Total. 104 Visits.
1 ~LUCINDA~
Female Rat Terrier - Type A Long Legs Spring High's Fancy Lucinda from my "Fancy Fonts" litter Call Name: Lucinda Born March 8, 2016 black, white, tan piebald/saddle back pattern proven carries dilute/blue 15.5 LBS, 14.5 inches tall Reg. UKC & UKCI Breeder: Spring High
OFA Cardiac NORMAL 2017 RAT-CA848/12F/P-NOPI
OFA Patellas NORMAL 2017 RAT-PA1114/12F/P-NOPI
PLL Status: Clear By Parentage Lucinda's sire is Silverado. Lucinda's dam is Shelby. "She reminds of of her sire! What a b..." View Comments...
2 Lucinda's sire is Silverado.
Male Rat Terrier-Type A Spring High's Silverado Call Name: Silverado Born Nov. 14, 2011 black, white, tan - blanket back pattern carries dilute/blue carries chocolate, carries pearl 20 lbs, 15.5" tall Reg. UKC and UKCI - standard variety Breeder: Spring High
OFA Cardiac NORMAL 2017: RAT-CA661/65M/P-NOPI
OFA Patellas NORMAL 2017: RAT-PA914/65M/P-NOPI
PLL Status: Clear By Parentage Silverado's sire is Boonton. Silverado's dam is Breeze. "Isn't he a sharp boy!!" View Comments...
3 Lucinda's dam is Shelby.
Female Rat Terrier-Type A 'PR'Jackpot's Persuasion In Blue Call Name: Shelby Born Oct. 17, 2012 white, blue, tan - piebald pattern carries chocolate, carries pearl 20 lbs, 14.5" tall Reg. UKC & UKCI - standard variety Breeder: Christie Huff, Jackpot Kennels, TN
OFA Cardiac NORMAL 2016 RAT-CA699/44F/P-NOPI
OFA Patellas NORMAL 2016 RAT-PA952/44F/P-NOPI
PLL Status: Clear By Parentage Shelby's sire is 'PR'BlueGK's Natural Persuasion. Shelby's dam is JKPT's Blue Moon.
4 ~WOODY~
Male Rat Terrier - Type A Long Legs 'PR'Spring High's Into The Woods Call Name: Woody, Possum, Monkey Legs Born: June 17, 2018 liver chocolate & white bi carries pearl, proven carries blue 11 inches tall, 9.8 lbs Registered UKC & UKCI Breeder: Spring High
OFA Cardiac NORMAL 2019 RAT-CA939/13M/P-NOPI
OFA Patellas NORMAL - 2019 RAT-PA1229/13M/P-NOPI
PLL Status: Clear By Parentage Woody's sire is Dash. Woody's dam is Comet.
5 Woody's sire is Dash.
Male Rat Terrier - Type A Spring High's Presidential Call Name: Dash Born Feb. 26, 2017 chocolate & white bi 13.7 lbs, 14.5 " tall Registered UKC and UKCI Breeder: Spring High
OFA Cardiac NORMAL 2018: RAT-CA901/12M/P-NOPI
OFA Patellas NORMAL 2018: RAT-PA1172/12M/P-NOPI
PLL Status: Clear By Parentage Dash's sire is Mr. Pibb. Dash'a dam is Annie.
6 Woody's dam is Comet.
Female Rat Terrier-Type A Spring High's Reindeer Games Call Name: Comet Born Dec. 19, 2014 pearl tri - piebald pattern carries blue and pearl 14.5 lbs, 14" tall Reg. UKC & UKCI Breeder: Spring High
OFA Cardiac NORMAL 2016: RAT-CA799/12F/P-NOPI
OFA Patellas NORMAL 2016: RAT-PA1061/12F/P-NOPI
PLL Status: Clear By Parentage Comet's sire is Silverado. Comet's dam is Shelby.