Country Rat Terriers

Ellen B.

Breeder of Rat Terriers

  • Brookfield, MO
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Ellen B., the breeder behind Country Rat Terriers located in Brookfield, MO. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Our hope is to prepare each of our puppies with thoughtful socialization so they have the best foundation to seamlessly transition into their new homes.

Q. & A. with Ellen

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have had rat terriers since I was 5 years old. They are amazing companions and great farm dogs. Went with me everywhere and were always following us through the fields. As I grew older I discovered they were becoming very hard to find and not many people knew about them. I decided to dedicate my time to preserving the breed and strive to raise healthy, well socialized family companions.
  • What makes your program special?

    We only raise our puppies in our home and never kennel any of our dogs. We have a huge yard fenced off with lots of dog houses to lounging, toys and play equipment for our dogs as well as free range on the farm and trips to town. We handle each puppy every day from birth and make sure to spend lots of time with them. We make sure they are well socialized and used to daily household noise.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include white and tan, white and red, white black and tan, white, chocolate and tan, white and chocolate, white and lemon, white and fawn, white and blue fawn, black white and tan, white and apricot, red white and sable, blue white and tan, and black tan and white. 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.

Getting a puppy from Ellen

Ellen 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

Puppy prices include a $100 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes the health guarantee, vet exams, vaccinations, worming, ckc papers, early puppy socialization, their start on crate trainings, potty training, baths, nail trim, & noise desensitization. ”

Contract & health guarantee

Ellen 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 Ellen 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 Ellen 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ellen.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Brookfield, MO

833 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport

693 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Ellen can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Ellen

  • Ellen has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Ellen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Ellen’s links

Ellen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Country 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Country 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • 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.

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Ellen to bring home their puppies.

  • Victoria d.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Ellen was so responsive and easy to work with. She made choosing and adopting our new puppy a breeze! I had SO many questions for her, and she patiently answered each one. What’s more is that our puppy was very easy to integrate into our home with our other two dogs, thanks to all her pre-work and training to help socialize him at such a young age. Even post-adoption Ellen has been responsive to questions and happy to receive updates; I don’t feel like “just another customer”, she truly cares and it shows! When we decided we wanted a Rat Terrier we were nervous at how hard it would be to find one, and the quality of pup we might expect. With Ellen and her quality dogs, all our concerns were alleviated. We are so in love with our new dog Knox, and couldn’t be happier!

    Dottie L.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Ellen was so nice to work with. She took videos of my puppy before I picked her up so that I could find out a little more about my puppy's personality. She also delivered my puppy to a meeting point between our locations and provided a puppy blanket with the litter's scent on it and some starter food and toys and even a starter collar for my puppy to take home with her. My puppy is now 6 months old and I couldn't be happier with her. She is very healthy and extremely smart. She has a sweet personality and is very affectionate. This is my 3rd rat terrier in 27 years and I think she has grown into a fine example of the rat terrier breed. Her teeth are perfect and she is very beautiful. She loves other dogs and people. I highly recommend Country Rat Terriers.

    Lorie A.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2023

    I really enjoyed working with Ellen! She was very good at communicating with us, and answered all of our questions. She would have been fine with us picking up Mia from her home but was nice enough to meet us, the day we got our baby fur girl! We love her already and fell in love with her along the way until she was ready to come home to us. Ellen was great at answering questions about Mias parents and even sending us a pic or two of them. I would highly suggest Country Rat Terriers!

  • Karla E.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    I couldn’t be happier with my female Rat Terrier from this breeder. She arrived in excellent condition and is now extremely healthy and full of energy. The breeder is reliable, communicates clearly, and truly cares about the breed’s well-being. Their dedication to responsible breeding shines through in the quality and health of the puppies. Thank you for preserving the Rat Terrier in its most beautiful and healthy form!

    John H.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Ellen was great to work with. The puppy was well adjusted and very social. He was physically in perfect condition. Country Rat Terriers is a quality breeder and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new best friend.

    Daphne W.

    Verified owner · May 2023

    Country Rat Terriers was an excellent experience! Our puppy was very healthy and well prepared. He is a love bug so happy and social. We loved the family environment she provides rather than the Kennel environment. She is also very kind and sends pics and videos every day so you can get to know the puppy. We would highly recommend Country Rat Terriers to any family looking for an excellent puppy

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