Ear carriage is erect, but can also be tipped, or button, all of which contribute to an intelligent, alert expression. The tail has been traditionally docked to about 2–3 inches, but the bobtail gene is very common in Rat Terriers and can result in a variety of tail lengths. Today, some breeders prefer a natural, undocked tail, which is accepted in the breed standards.
tail has been traditionally docked to about 2–3 inches,|variety of tail lengths. docked to about 2–3 inches, natural, undocked tail, 2–3 inches,
tail has been traditionally docked to about 2–3 inches,|variety of tail lengths. docked to about 2–3 inches, natural, undocked tail, 2–3 inches,