Golden Hills Standard Rat Terriers
Meet the breeder
I'm Terri B., the breeder behind Golden Hills Standard Rat Terriers located in Denver, CO. All of our puppies are bred, raised, and loved indoors to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion! Our dogs have proven to be the greatest companions to our family. We started breeding to contribute to breed betterment and to share smart and loveable puppies with other families.
Q. & A. with Terri
Why did you start breeding?
Breeding … it’s a lot of work. My breeder and mentor has some of the top winning rat terriers in the country. She has taught and guided me for the last 13 years. She has taught me that the most important part of breeding is health testing, structure, and temperament .What makes your program special?
I have only bred 1 litter in the past 10 years. This is my second litter. If I’m going to breed dogs it’s going to be for quality not quantity.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Rat Terrier puppies include red white and sable, black white and tan, and black and white. Teddy Roosevelt Terrier puppies include white and black and sable and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Terri
Terri 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.
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
“The price includes their first wellness check up, tail docking, dew claw removal, first round of vaccinations, deworming, lots of food, crate trained and litter box trained. Deposits are fully refundable. If I don’t have a puppy to your liking, I will refund your money.”
Contract & health guarantee
Terri 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 Terri 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 Terri 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Terri.
Breeder's location
Meet in Denver, CO
1462 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
1447 miles away
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Meet in Pueblo, CO
1460 miles away
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More about Terri
Club memberships
Terri is a member of Vice president - board member of the Terry-All Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer.
Terri has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Terri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Terri is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Hills Standard 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
Terri B.
Program update on 26 Oct 2025 •Good Morning, 8 wks old 1 male and 1 female are available
Terri B.
Litter update on 14 Oct 2025 •…After taking an early look at the pups and much consideration, we have decided that our little female Cotton-Cottonmouth-O-Ren Ishi is available and looking for her forever human(pet/performance home only). She will be ready to go after Nov 1st. She will have her first set of shots, dewormed, microchipped, create trained and most of all ready for love and new adventures. DM me for more info.
Hype and Eos's litter
Terri B.
Program update on 13 Oct 2025 •So the breeder and I took an early look at the litter and have decided that this little girl will be available after Nov 7.
Terri B.
Program update on 20 Sept 2025 •Pups are doing amazing. They will be three weeks (21 days old) tomorrow 9/21/2025
Terri B.
Litter update on 09 Sept 2025 •1 week old and every puppy is gaining weight ! Another couple days their eyes will start to open !
Hype and Eos's litter
Parent dogs
Hype, dad
Rat Terrier
About Hype
Hype is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Terri decided to make him part of their program. Terri 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.
Eos, mom
Rat Terrier
About Eos
Eos is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Terri decided to make her part of their program. Terri 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.
Parent health testing
Rat Terrier
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Excellent level
Golden Hills Standard 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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), Vet Wellness Exam
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).
