Cal Val Rat Terriers
- Ceres, CA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Gail H., the breeder behind Cal Val Rat Terriers located in Ceres, CA. 31 year history of raising Rat Terriers. My family owned and raised since the late 1920s in Grand Island Nebraska. Now, my husband and, married 57 years, raise only 1 or 2 litters per year. 25 years of showing in UKC and AKC with over 20 Grand Champions. Retired RN. Focused on health and safety.
Q. & A. with Gail
Why did you start breeding?
My mother (also a nurse) had Rat Terriers growing up and I was raised with all the great stories of their dogs. She came to live with us in her late 70's and you can guess the rest of that story!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red white and sable, white, chocolate and tan, and black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
MARIO
Went homeMale
GUIDO
Went homeMale
GEMMA
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Gail
Gail has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Gail to learn more details about pricing.
“Non refundable unless owner(breeder) defaults.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gail may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Gail offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Gail directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gail.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ceres, CA
2338 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
2349 miles away
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More about Gail
Certifications & recognitions
31 years experience breeding and showing Rat Terriers , Retired RN .
Gail has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Gail was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Gail’s links
Gail is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cal Val Rat Terriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Gail H.
Litter update on 19 Oct. •New Photos of GUIDO & MARIO
FETCH and PAPRIKA's litter
Parent dogs
PAPRIKA, mom
Rat Terrier
About PAPRIKA
PAPRIKA is one if the sweetest Rat Terrier ladies I've ever had. She missed out on being shown as I'm too old (78) to show my dogs and she was born during Covid. But, I have no doubt she would title. Small Standard at 14 1/2 inches and 17 lbs.
FETCH, dad
Rat Terrier
About FETCH
Sweet natured boy who believes every person has a treat for him. His mother and sister are both AKC Grand Champions. Fetch missed out on show titles due to my age (78) but was awarded Best of Breed by Judge John Wade at a local show, showed by my friend. FETCH goes back to my original Rat Terriers 31 years ago, with many Grand Champions on his pedigree. He is 14 1/2 inches of pure love. FETCH owns my heart!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Cal Val Rat Terriers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Rat Terriers.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Wisdom Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
