I'm Karen C., the breeder behind KC’S Rat Terriers located in Decatur, AR. Our dogs are our beloved companions. We care deeply about this breed and are proud to be responsible Rat Terriers breeders. Our puppies become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.
Q. & A. with Karen
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Emma
Went home
Female
Summer
Went home
Female
Duke
Went home
Male
Mindy
Went home
Female
Athena
Went home
Female
Zeus
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 Karen to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
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
Registration
Basic obedience & manners
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Decatur, AR
944 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Karen can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
KC
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
KC’S 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
KC
Karen C.
Litter update on 05 June •
Puppies have been placed no litter until next year
Thor and Leia's litter
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Karen C.
Program update on 29 May •
Zeus’s leaves for his new home June 6 th
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Karen C.
Program update on 29 May •
Athena leaves for her new home Saturday very excited
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Karen C.
Program update on 27 Apr. •
Both of these puppies have found their new homes wonderful homes
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Karen C.
Program update on 25 Apr. •
Athena has opened her eyes sitting up and walking now Very attentive to my voice She is almost three weeks old will be ready for new home May 31st
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Karen C.
Program update on 17 Apr. •
Pup in a cup
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Karen C.
Program update on 17 Apr. •
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Karen C.
Program update on 11 Apr. •
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Program update on 10 Apr. •
Tails and dew claws done Mama is the best
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Karen C.
Program update on 05 Apr. •
Puppies were born one boy and one girl
Parent dogs
Leia, mom
Rat Terrier
About Leia
Leia is very sweet and lovable A gentle soul who loves everyone she is 14 inches at the shlder She is a great mouser with a lot of instinct to hunt Very attentive Double Registered
Thor, dad
Rat Terrier
About Thor
Thor is a very regal boy lots of personality and fun loving Very lovable and loves to hunt he is a brown and white tri He is his dads best buddy HE IS DOUBLE REGISTERED
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
KC’S 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.