Collection: Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier owners know the versatile, compact, and characterful American Terrier that has long been known as a classic farm dog in the United States. Smart, quick, affectionate, and bred for the job its name describes, the Rat Terrier reflects a strong American working heritage and a distinct personality. These dogs were a favourite of President Theodore Roosevelt — and the people who choose them today are devoted to a breed with genuine American character.

At Purple Turtle Gifts, we've built our whole business around people who love specific breeds for specific reasons. Our Rat Terrier collection is made to order in the USA, created for real Rat Terrier fans who want gifts that actually mean something. Whether it’s for you or for someone who shares your love of the breed, this is where you belong.

About Our Rat Terrier Collection

Purple Turtle Gifts — through our Pet Collectibles.com store — carries gifts for more dog breeds than virtually any other retailer, including many that bigger stores simply ignore. Our Rat Terrier collection includes graphic t-shirts and kitchen aprons dedicated to this uniquely American working terrier—its history, athletic build, and bright, devoted personality that have made the Rat Terrier a beloved companion on the farm and in the home for generations.

Made-to-order in the USA has a specific meaning here: your item is made upon your order, not ahead of time. That applies to our graphic t-shirts, aprons, and Purple Turtle Stationery — all freshly made and consistently high in quality. We also stock carefully selected products from vendors to add to a wider variety of our offerings.

Why Rat Terrier Owners Love Shopping Here

The Rat Terrier is one of America’s truly original breeds — developed on American farms, perfected by American breeders — and its fans are proud of that heritage. We carry breed-specific designs that reflect the real Rat Terrier — capable, loyal, and rooted in American tradition.

Want something with your Rat Terrier’s name on it? We can do that — because we make our own products to order, we can personalize them. Reach out before placing your order, and we’ll help make it happen. Personalization is available on our own products, like graphic t-shirts, aprons, and Purple Turtle Stationery. Vendor items may not support customization, and each listing will clearly show what’s available.

We are getting better at making our own products — mouse pads, coasters, signs, ornaments, and more are being added to the collection. Everything is made to order in the USA. That is what makes Rat Terrier designs possible when you don't find them anywhere else: we make products ourselves and can design for almost any breed.

Browse the full Rat Terrier collection and shop with people who get it.