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Let's Stop The Madness
Please take the time to read this page entirely. Or print
it out and read it later. For the protection and security of our
Rats Terriers, it is essential that you are aware of the following information.
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We have witnessed this breed being torn between unscrupulous registries,
self interest organizations, and breeders who will take the money and run.
It is so essential that we beat off the predators. Rats are such a wonderful
dog and so many really just seem to be missing the point. We know through
our numerous conversations with people that there are a lot of good people
and owners out there.
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The Club in its exhausting look at the many registries that exist have
found most of these registries unacceptable in the promotion of the Rat
Terrier Breed. They are to often worried about themselves and the dollar.
The Club feels that we can better serve our breed through its Own Self
Promotion, NRTA Shows and educational events that include (Fun Matches)
and by having members that truly care about the Rat Terrier.
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In an effort to bring uniformity to the mad house situation that exists
in the various Rat Terrier registries and in the breed itself, the Club
will continue to offer pedigrees and registration through the NRTR.
The NRTA Official standards of the Rat Terrier are already recognized by
90% of all Rat Terrier owners. The Club feels that the pedigrees
are necessary to maintain high standards as a club because pedigrees show
a history of the dog and this gives new owners direction and gives breeders
or new breeders assistance in their breeding program. It also keeps our
original philosophy of keeping the breed in its pure form and will also
complete the dogs records for shows.
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The standards for the Rat Terrier are as close to being all-inclusive,
true of and true to the breed as they could ever become. They represent
what the breed is, should be and should remain. While showing our breed
the standards will shine with quality representation of the Rat.
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For those that are aware of what surrounds them will clearly see the
NRTA's reasoning. The Rats are spread out through many registries making
it difficult to at times breed your dog with a dog that has the same registry.
This means someone has to re-register their dog in order to get the litter
registered. The history of our dogs is also helter skelter all over the
place and everyone is searching to find it. History has been lost in various
ways and a proper way to start again is by collecting all the information
centrally.
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When you become a member of the NRTA we will
register your dog with the National Rat Terrier Registry for $2.00 a dog
(this covers printing and postage). So take advantage of your Rats' Club.
Please go to Registration Instructions.
This will help us complete your dogs' pedigree and obtain all the necessary
records for your Rats. This is important when showing your dog. Certification
by your breeds club will only make the breed stronger.
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The NRTA is willing to take on this venture to save the Rat Terrier
from an ill fate. For those that care about the breed but don't particularly
care about breeding, it is still important to register your dog. It helps
the people who do need the security and protection of their Rats.
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The NRTA will continue in their original direction and maintain autonomy
and strength. We will not fall into the politics like so many other organizations
and clubs have done. The ONLY time that we will be forced to play the political
role is when we need to protect our Rats from false information. We will
not stand for rumors and trickery. To do so would be a great injustice,
especially to our dogs. The greatest justice that we can do to the Rat
Terrier is to be true to the Rat Terrier. We hope that those people who
own Rat Terrier's and enjoy the breed will join us.
Let's do the right thing.
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