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MissMillie

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10. We have Rat Terriers

Reply to NurseJackie (Original post)

Sat Apr 10, 2021, 07:22 PM

Apr 2021

I had no idea that they'd be in the top half of this list. They were only recognized by AKC in 2013, but I imagine they had a bit of a following before that. Our Momma and Pappa ratties are 11 years old (hooman years). The younger two that we have just turned 7 this week.

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AKC: The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020 [View all] NurseJackie Mar 2021 OP

My favorite breed never makes the lists. Mixed. I just love mutts. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #1

You just have several of the top dogs wrapped up in a neat little/large package. Ka-Dinh Oy Mar 2021 #4

Mutts are great exboyfil Mar 2021 #6

Well, Alexander is a 70 and Scout is Polly Hennessey Mar 2021 #2

I have never seen the German Shepherd Dog go below #4. Ka-Dinh Oy Mar 2021 #3

How about a dachydoodle? multigraincracker Mar 2021 #5

I don't know...seems every other dog I see these days is a pitbull mix nt intrepidity Mar 2021 #7

Where do you live? Is this a regional-thing? NurseJackie Mar 2021 #8

California (Sonoma county) intrepidity Mar 2021 #9

We have Rat Terriers MissMillie Apr 2021 #10

My town lists the breeds of registered dogs and... Tracer May 2021 #11