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Rat Terrier's of Aiken
- Aiken, SC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Cathy M., the breeder behind Rat Terrier's of Aiken located in Aiken, SC. We love this breed and the experience of having litters! Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions. We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.
Q. & A. with Cathy
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white, chocolate and tan. 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 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Cathy
Cathy 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC/UKC registration, dewormed, first shots, tails dock, dewclaws removed, socialization, and preloved.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cathy 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 Cathy 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 Cathy 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
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cathy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Aiken, SC
453 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Cathy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Cathy
Cathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Cathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
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Cathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rat Terrier's of Aiken 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
Parent dogs
Piper, dad
Rat Terrier
About Piper
Piper is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cathy decided to make him part of their program. Cathy 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rat Terrier's of Aiken 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
