



Wisteria
4 weeks old · Female
Juniper
4 weeks old · Female
Willow
4 weeks old · Female
Maple
4 weeks old · Female
Spruce
4 weeks old · Male
Cypress
4 weeks old · Male
Cedar
4 weeks old · Male
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.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Bear
Male
Teddy
Male
Theo
Male
Luca
Male
Mocha
Male
Nougat
Male
Hazelnut
Male
Brownie
Male
Hershey
Male
Sesame
Male
Ginger
Female
Parsley
Male
Pepper
Female
Sage
Male
Basil
Male
Cayenne
Female
Lady
Female
Rita
Female
Perdita
Female
Snoopy
Male
Huckleberry
Male
Odie
Male
Dodger
Male
Ellen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Ellen partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“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. ”
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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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ellen.
Meet in Brookfield, MO
833 miles away
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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
Ellen has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Ellen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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Country Rat Terriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Rat Terrier
About Millie
Millie is very energetic and feisty. She loves exploring and playing on our farm. She is always running around, looking for new things to investigate.
Rat Terrier
About B.B.
B.B. is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Beefy
Beefy loves digging holes and digging more holes. He will not share a hole for it is his hole. Once dug he will lay in it and not let any other dog bask in the glory which is his hole. Glued to the hip of his best friend Butters. These two wrestle all day or until a hole is dug. Beefy also enjoys new toys and treats. Will sit on the porch all night to guard against the critters of the night. Only barks if he sees a threatening critter, or the mailman. Beefy is a Chocolate Tri Mini male. (His fur ranges from dark chocolate to chocolate/blonde depending on how much his fur bleaches in the sun!) 14lb Excavator.
Rat Terrier
About Bayo
Bayo is a female Rat Terrier almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Ballista
Ballista is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Butters
Butters is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ellen decided to make him part of their program. Ellen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Bindi
Bindi is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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).
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