Live Wire Rat Terriers
- Ft Smith, AR
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Sandra E., the breeder behind Live Wire Rat Terriers located in Ft Smith, AR. Welcome to Live Wire Rat Terriers. We are nestled in the river valley on 20 acres of woods and a wonderful pond! There is ample room to hunt and play! Terriers are busy dogs and watching them run is exciting !We love what we do and strive to produce the best puppies for YOU !
Q. & A. with Sandra
Why did you start breeding?
I had my own amazing dogs and fell in love with the breed. I wanted to do my part as a responsible breeder and produce healthy, well-rounded pups. It has been an incredible experience, and I love what I do.What makes your program special?
Bred to the standard set by AKC. You will get what you are expecting. Not only will you love your new companion, but be proud of their outstanding physical appearance. We both DNA/OFA test. I treasure each puppy in my program and give them all the attention and care that I possibly can. I work hard so my puppies can leave my home with confidence, ready to take on the world with their new family!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and chocolate, white and blue, white and blue fawn, black white and tan, and black 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.
Boy 3
Went homeFemale
Riot
Went homeFemale
Kessler
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeMale
Dot
Went homeMale
Blues crew
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Choc o latte
Went homeMale
Blues crew
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Wisdom
Went homeMale
Hope
Went homeFemale
Tender
Went homeMale
Faith
Went homeFemale
Cherish
Went homeFemale
Inspiration
Went homeMale
Noble
Went homeMale
Joy
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Fryanna Grande
Went homeFemale
Couch potato!
Went homeMale
Tater tot
Went homeMale
Fry yay
Went homeMale
Hashbrown !
Went homeMale
Spud tacular !
Went homeMale
Tater swift
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sandra
Sandra 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our AKC pups come from health-tested parents. We pride ourselves in raising our pups in our homes. We don't take any shortcuts in their care, feed, or vaccinations. Vet checks before leaving our care. We charge a nonrefundable $200 deposit. The pick of the pup is based on when the deposit was received. This ensures our babies get home with no last-minute changes. Breeder reserves first pick.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra 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 in new places
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sandra.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ft Smith, AR
958 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fayetteville Airport (Grannis Field)
291 miles away
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More about Sandra
Sandra has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Sandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Sandra’s links
Sandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Live Wire 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
Sandra E.
Litter update on 20 Feb. •
Spanky and Jojo's litter
Parent dogs
Lucy, mom
Rat Terrier
About Lucy
Ohhhh Lucy ! What a character. She's a lovely pearl. Definently wants to be outside !
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Jojo, mom
Rat Terrier
About Jojo
My valentine's baby ! Both sire, dam and littermate sister are grand champions ! Shes a happy go lucky dog. First to alert to a car in the drive! Excellent mother. Ofas complete and DNA clear on all. Certainly will be beautiful pups with some show prospects!
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA), +3 more.
Spanky, dad
Rat Terrier
About Spanky
Grand champion "Spanky"... He is a absolutely wonderful dog to be around. Happy go lucky. Friendly with other dogs just a great boy. Loves the car...goes to work with me daily. Very compact and muscular! Ofas hips..elbows patellas heart. He is a PLL carrier. Clear on everything else. His sire was the 3rd rat terrier to reach platinum grand champion. He spent 6 years in the top 8 in AKC ! He was the only rat terrier to ever make the cut for terrier group nationsl in Orlando! What accomplished dog. Both sire and spanky are extremely accomplished dogs. Lets not forget mom...shes a grand champion as well ! She was the 11th AKC champion rat terrier ! She was the first ever grand champion select rat terrier at westminister!
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Jasper, dad
Rat Terrier
About Jasper
Jasper is a high energy high drive dog. He does not rest ! Lol. He's on the hunt. Mouse or rodents are not safe here ! We live on acerage and he stays busy. He's very loving and very confident!
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Nina, mom
Rat Terrier
About Nina
Nina is a true mini at 13 inches. She's a lovely blue and white. She's a tenacious mouser and extremely devoted
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Live Wire 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), DNA Disease Panel
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 Sandra to bring home their puppies.
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John E.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Sandra was very easy to work and communicate with. Considering we were several states apart, the total logistics of purchase and delivery could not have worked out with easier. My puppy, Noble, is great and very much the "character". He and the entire process of getting him was so comfortable, I would do it again in a heartbeat. John Ettestad
