Live Wire Rat Terriers

Sandra E.

Breeder of Rat Terriers

  • Ft Smith, AR
  • Responds within a day

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.

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, 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, Sandra partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“With this litter we are already old enough to know personalities and placement will be very easy ! ”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • 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 over 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

Parent dogs

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.

  • Hugo d.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    We adopted Tulip two years ago. My young son was recovering from his mother's death from cancer when Tulip came into our lives. Since she arrived, my son hasn't had any more nightmares. Whenever she senses he is sad or troubled, she lies down at his feet—at any time of day or night—and stays there until he calms down. Tulip is like a human being; she is the most intelligent and sensitive dog I know. She loves going for walks and chasing balls and squirrels. We love her. Thank you so much, friends at Live Wire Rat Terriers!

  • JE

    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

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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