They are like people, all have different personalities.. She is a terror around other dogs and runners. Best. When I first got him I thought he was a Basenji because he did not bark. P.O. I came to know the Decker Terrier from my cousin, who started breeding them. An avid hunter, Milton was gobsmacked by these dogs, and the rest of his visit didnt turn out to be about plants, but about those terriers. My Decker spends most of his time in the gym, bench pressing St. The picture that I added was when she was younger, she is now 3 1/2 years old. She has chased deer, squirrels, and even a fox several days ago. Almost more than hunting ability. 2020 National Purebred Dog Day. She had Cushings and Dimensia and developed an infection in her stomach that she couldnt handle. The DECKER / OLD DOMINION TERRIER! Ever. That said, thanks for sharing Louies picture, hes a cutie! We adopted our decker, Scooter (aka Scooby, Stiff Adams, Scoot McGoot) in Eugene, OR in January 2020! I had a Decker rat terrier. It is a high pitched yip sound. Milton began his journey in the 70s by acquiring thelargest Rat Terriers he could find to use as breeding stock. I have a 7.2 pound toy Rat Terrier who was a rescue. Greats with kids. Looking for a female puppy. Were so sorry for your loss, Jim. I am so excited, I can hardly wait. Any information on where we can find another DRT in/near Tennessee is much appreciated! Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. After I get past the loss and save up some money. If you are still interested send me an email at sandersm982 @yahoo.com with your contact info. He was the most muscular dog and so fast. Shes a cutie, John, and your account of her sounds now familiar as we learn about the Decker. Got her as a puppy in 2004. We have wondered if our dog is a Decker. National Purebred Dog Day Official Poster for 2022, Herding Dogs Keeping Everything Together, Faithful Pacheco (*and the difference between nude and naked), http://deckerratterrier.nrta.com/index.shtml. The foundation dog, Henry, was not a Rat Terrier. Some sources say that Decker added a few other breeds into his breeding program, such as the Basenji (which would account for the wrinkles), but the breed makeup is still mostly Rat Terrier. He was an amazing companion fiercely loyal, obedient and affectionate and great with babies and kids. He is such a magical dog. I miss him! Jackie is very careful to keep the pure Decker lines and I will get another dog from her when mine gets old. Insert photo of Henry.. Rambo and Roxy are deckers from Red River kennel in Crowley Tx. We have a Decker Rat terrier. They dont stand a chance. Um texting and sometimes its changing my words. We rely on the experts to help us out here, Shannon, the people who breed and own Rat Terriers and Decker Terriers. A bullet whizzed over him, and in that moment, he realized that if hed still been standing, it would have hit him in the head. 0kf""gGU~DHAfYN{}3816 +@tCGJmJ9W=.N6!}" J.)+T;xkk*sO&.8 m0-]3JQI XC4;xCxv/i;S?I--1pieM$Y[(iM[ 2mUD. He even took down an opossum once. I got him when he was 2 months old. This sounds like this is due to a poor early upbringing. Thanks for all the encouragement concerning the Decker. Same mother and father as Kori, so they will be sisters. Apparently she was brought in off the street. She has caught a mouse, chipmunk, and a lizard, so if I used her for hunting, Im sure shed be awesome at it. They thought she was a cattle dog/boxer mix. He did this at 3 months old ?? Are there any Decker breeders in Florida? He was a purebred Rat terrier and was large at 27 lbs. The dog was great with people had a awesome personality. But he would go get a duck but not to his liking. How old was Jax when you got him? He was the total package: friend, companion, caretaker. Who was the breeder in TN? Lots of deckers have a smaller face so I wasnt sure mine was a decker! Check out what theyre capable of hunting! Found a breeder in TN and I pick up my baby on April 22. Shes an incredible dog. Never doing it again. I always knew he was a terrier something but everything everyone assumed he was never looked similar to me. The Brewer team jumped down the rabbit hole searching for an elite mouser dog as cats are not good survivors in our new Idaho paradise. He gets along so well with our dogs, hes great around kids, and is just a bright light in these strange times! Young to pass for a Decker. She sounds not only like a wickedly intelligent dog, but a lucky one to have been found by you. Bottom line, Wooster (named after P.G. Mr. Milton Decker himself identified him as a Fox Terrier mix. I sure would enjoy a Decker after February 2020, when Ill be ready to train another dog around my property with various farm animals, and I will have the time. And I am in the market for a puppy soon. I got one from her 10 years ago. Or did you mean 3 years old !! Thank you, Were so sorry to hear that, Jack. she went after pit and slashed his ear. They do worm their way into our hearts (and beds! He is always on a leash because he is a runner. Were sorry for the late reply, Ryan, we found your note in a spam file. Who doesnt love hearing that some rare breed is in their new dog, but how likely is it, really? Their gifts and talents also include incredible athleticism as well as high teachable intelligence. Our dog looks a lot like your guy on the right! She has grown into a 35lb lovely dog with mild temperament and loves to hunt and run. I may adopt again, but honestly Jax is the closest thing to the most ideal dog Ive ever come across. This is my first one. She was such a healthy dog until the end. Any sure way to determine? R. Flanagan, My love, Mugsy, born July2, 2003. I hunt with mine and she is the best on pheasant and quail. Were not huge fans of DNA tests, Michelle, as too often their data base is either too small, or produce results that seem hard to believe (what are the odds of a dog found wandering the road in the rural south is part Pharaoh Hound?) Follow us on facebook for the most up-to-date stories and news. I am a dog trainer and I need a smart, obedient dog to help me with training. Thumbnail image of Milton Decker with his Deckers, an image found on Pinterest and happily credited upon receipt of information. Looks just like his daddy!! My dog Roscoe . How are Deckers with cats in the house? The parents are CKC registered. These dogs do sound like amazing companions! Were told by shelter she was a Jack Russell Terrier, but when she started eating, she got BIG!!! You say you got him after the Great Recession, which Im assuming is December 2007? My Bob made me a rat terrier lover and he makes me laugh everyday..Im fascinated by his intelligence and his ability to run and jump. We found it here: http://deckerratterrier.nrta.com/index.shtml, My Decker Ace is also 13 and soundly went deaf and is currently unable to walk due to rear hip pain, not sure why yet. Hi Jim, :t.6Kc:o4jqjKu]U4y6)p0]in;|'DNvMTO#)LtsZ7R$#Y n/:d,sy(-md@(Y2Zq&U^qJd){ DPqK?/2N@ @Be5}ULm*kGN$lm4Byi{ "loK1R[i0s X`Mdrr"D>iYRHF aq?k#*0J]"I}]fID I cant spend a single second without him. Hands down. Dad was careful to choose for many reasons, and temperament was at the top of the list. I just very recently lost my 18.5 year old Labrador I live on my ranch in Northern California, and would enjoy another buddy dog. Consequently, our dogs are getting registered with Old Dominion Terrier Club as well as the UKC to distinguish this amazing cross. After a lot of reading and nosing around, that is the consensus, that she is Decker through and through. Clearly had a rough time before coming to the shelter; mange, fleas, tie-out neck injuries, etc. Short of doing a doggie DNA test we have been trying to figure out what she is. Thanks! Every squirrel in a 10 miles radius runs when they see him coming. I have a 17 pound Rat Terrier named Louie. She contacted me and asked me if I wanted a puppy. I dont think the pain of losing him will ever go away. We loved her so much, we are adopting a second Decker Terrier in two weeks! Ken, there is a Decker Rat Terrier club and perhaps if you email a picture of Bob to them, they can offer an expert opinion? Clan Clarks Seamus. Thats her in the picture with her little brother Lucas. They will hunt all day and then be happy to cuddle up as a lap dog in the evening. Hi Nelle, congratulations on your Decker. ), dont they? Do you think a Decker will work? Miltons new line was called Decker Rat Terriers, orDecker Giants, and to be atrue Decker terrier, the original Decker bloodline had to be carried through a dogs pedigree. Impressive dogs! Linda, She was an amazing ratter and as agile and graceful as they come. Greatest dog I have ever had. FG25n-Cq gAU~J&M,=y^vHIdA!/`0 VQJ `2al!`rm] Her ideal weight was about 11-12 pounds. Thank you Milton, whatever anyone wants to call them, we love our Deckers! He was an avid better Hunter and retriever never lost a bird wounded. Odd to have picked up a pure Decker from a shelter. She was very timid; hand and neck shy (understandably) and wouldnt go near the car when we got her. He is very protective and takes a while to warm up to strangers or male dogs. Mainly because I enjoy taking my dog with me when I am trail riding with my horses. Shes not a huge barker, but when she does bark, you need to pay attention because shes barking for a reason. The beagle sniffs out and the terrier retrieves immediately. Came via a rat terrier rescue, and seems to have the look, but we dont know much about his history. She grew into a tall, elegant 26 pound lady with long legs. Later we discovered he had a special chip from a breeder that had not been registered. I adopted this dog from the Humane Society as a 9 week old puppy of 8 lbs he was flown in from a shelter in Arkansas. "Pu3M\! b3? My question would be why was it hidden and lied about? Evelyn, We dont put a lot of stock in DNA tests because the results can come back so outlandish. In some parts of the country, Deckers are used extensively for hunting, and depending upon whom you ask, theyre regarded as great squirrel dogs, and unequaled as a jump dog for deer in brushy areas (so called because theyll seek out the deer, jump him and chase him about 200 yards while yipping shrilly, then return to their master). Ive never met or owned a more obedient, responsive dog. We did she her mother & she was heavy but looked just like a regular Rat Terrier. I hunted with mine and he remained the most gentel animal. We are wanting to get a Decker after we get over the heartbreak. My father had a rat terrier when I was born and I LOVED that dog. Im curious to find out if he is a decker rat terrier he is 30lbs. We would never have any other dog but a rattie. Do they have any health issues and what is life expectancy? We picked up our Decker without knowing what we had. Lightning quick and can jump REALLY high. Wodehouses character Bertie Wooster) is a terrific dog regardless of his breed and we love him as unconditionally as he loves us. He was 19 pounds of muscle. He was on the small side he was 17 in at the front shoulders and weighed 22 lb. Brett, were so sorry for your loss, but happy that youve been able to find an offspring to fill the void. Mine is a puppy and she beats the 20lb cat up everyday and he lets her but at the end of the day they cuddle up together. Thor and Thunder are my old boys and Molly and Hoss are my 8 1/2 month olds UKC deckers. Thank you, Mr Decker, I agree I dont think in could own a diffrent dog now, everyone who meets Sedona just loves her and says she is the best dog they have seen. Because of her size & she looks just like a Rat terrier we feel certain she is a Decker Rat Terrier. Theres have stayed so much smaller and very timid and shy. After a while, the Lindseths had taken a liking to Milton, and invited him to pick out a dog for himself. No sooner had he pulled into the driveway of the wholesale nursery of Betty and Chris Lindseth when several Rat terriers flew out of the house to check him out. I just love her, I know two of her siblings and they are nothing like mine. All will be males. Best, Everything Ive read suggests Decker Rat Terrier, only shes got haunting grey eyes! I will not be hunting but the breed sounds like an awesome companion dog. Very sweet, incredibly athletic and an efficient and very patient hunter. I researched the Decker and decided that was exactly what I wanted. She was a gentle dog but 3 neighbor boy abused her when werent outside with her & she doesnt like people. I would imagine he would have been an ideal hunting dog. David, how wonderful that you found her, and that you know what youve got!! Why do you all think its so great that these Deckers kill other animals? She is very loyal & protective. He will live with my two labs. We started out pups from the elite breeding of Briar Beys Decker Terriers. But that could be his personal history. What a wonderfully vivid description of a Decker, Glenn! Tina. Also, the Basenji heritage is openly regarded by Mr. Decker and all of the founding breeders of Decker Rat Terriers; there is a large percentage of Basenji in the original lines he produced, and the Basenji and ensuing cross-bred dogs are tracked in their pedigrees. Shell be turning 2 years old in a couple weeks and weights 23lbs. Bernards!! She behaves otherwise like all these descriptions abovehunter, loving, loyal. (C0x/ \9WqQ?kID|mxWCIt|D"lRiMq8-q@:29+#s A. My Decker Henri, at about 7mos and 30lbs. Perhaps one of our readers experienced with the Decker can offer an opinion on your dog? I am wondering if we have a decker. And lucky for him he found you! My Abby is very out going and a jumper and fast runner. She is prey driven but watches and stays close to me. Denver, CO 80001. They bred dogs & her mother didnt get pregnant so they gave her away. wow wow girl is 9 yrs old, she has been with me for 8 yrs. Jax loved long hikes and runs, swimming and games of fetch. Thanks for writing and for sharing his story with us! Thanks for your thoughtful reply. Among a pack of barking dogs one night, I found this little probably 3 month old dog jump from the pack into darkness, pulling out a possum that he shook violently until stunned and laid the helpless, unconscious critter at my feet while the other dogs just kept their distance barking.I knew then that he was fearless. Dog. These dogs are great all around. Anyway my Scrappy was a full Ratty but he was also 26 pounds, very lean, and about 14 inches at the shoulder. He is treeing a squirrel here. Hard to say, Dale but hes pretty cute! But boy, she has come out of her shell, and she does EVERYTHING we ask of her. We play together, and even he sleeps with me. We still are heart broken over it. Favorite dog Ive ever had. Jax sounds like he was a great dog & my condolences for his loss. He looks like a big rat terrier to me. Adding later, the breeding males from Andy Johnson. Im happy that many breeders of the decker giants stay true to milton deckers idea of the dog. We may have found the PERFECT DOG! We imagine hell be a wonderful companion and agility dog as it sounds like there isnt much this breed cant do. Sniff. She is now 8 years old, got her when she was 2 months old. Theres just now more of him to love! But he was a coon killing machine one-a-day and hed be tired for a couple of days and then go back at it again. She was super easy to potty train and train in general (sit, shake, come, etc). As for your friends Decker having Basenji in him, sources do say that a number of Basenji dogs contributed to the breeding project to improve the dogs size as well as hunting instincts. He has amazing endurance and patience and can box jump about 5 feet. What a marvelous breed! He was lean though and showed some whippet physicalitys. We unfortunately lost our Frankie to kidney disease at 13 recently. Shes calm most of the time, but I do exercise her a lot with walks and she has a big back yard to run in. Got it. Might you get another? Well it turned out that she was pregnant. They gave birth 2 days apart. Is there a such thing as a minature or toy Decker? In the summer, we get her pool out and she swims. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Thats a nice line of ratters on the couch there, Michele. Not sure where you got the idea that we support fun-hunting, Kathi, but when vermin is a problem, its more human to use a ratting terrier than poison. I looked hard to find another one up here in South Dakota and never found one. Hopefully, one of our readers can offer some suggestions for you, but until then, the Decker Rat Terrier club has a section on breeders, wed start there: http://deckerratterrier.nrta.com/index.shtml. Debbie, Abby is wonderful! He found us after having been dumped at a dog park I guess because he was instinctively too active. What do you say about this? Hoss comes in at 44 pounds and is pure mucle!. Adopted a dog while stuck at home during the pandemic. She is super loyal to me. I love this interesting history of a decker rat terrier, which I didnt know before. Her dogs name is Sheba, looks like a rat terrier but is bigger, weighs 36 pounds & is 8 years old. I will always own a Decker now. The Decker Terrier comes from a cross of Rat Terrier and Basenji (African Hunting Dog). Up until this year he was perfectly healthy. Some good friends of mine own a Decker Terrier. I may have to get another DRT. This is Brooke and Foxys great-grandsire Ace of Spades., Copyright 2021 Hard Point Kennels - All Rights Reserved. I have a Great Decker, she is a little over 14 now. A DNA test came back with about 12 different breeds. What are the chances he is in the Decker bloodline? Lily looked like a wonderful dog. She has a thyroid condition & was quite heavy for a time but is thinner now & more active. This may be the result of an inj Share on Facebook Were so sorry for your loss, James. Any ideas for a good breeder? What a visual, you paint, Emily! My dog Gracie looked identical to your Abby but at full size. Weighing at 33 lbs. an>Cu3xz j?_}>7u8D9QPHF$vT4yz#wF+g-hpAEHy;`G:LiNAwIz.Op5G>$Xjldu KoG)7 ;#[w?. (6J(lK{lsd>]Ig0ceik]W)Z P4;;yG3G~)4 ;hnei! My husband and I are looking to bring another one into our home. My Decker is amazing. We had no idea that we stumbled upon a new obsession. By the time he was satisfied with the results of his breeding program, he had developed a dog that stood taller at the shoulder than other Rat terriers, and was heavier, weighing between 25 and 35 pounds. Are there any Decker Rat terriers breeders that may breed with less of a hunting drive? She loves hiking and has been in every environment in north America. At 32 pounds, Henry was a hefty boy for his breed, but after one hunting outing, Milton saw great working ability in him. Probably after January when I have money lol, Shane, your Decker sounds like he had more personality and grrrrr than dogs three times his size! I have never seen a dog that looks as close to my Koda as yours does! Dont want? The people we bought her from got her mother in Kentucky. Unfortunately he passed away in 2018. Best dog ever! She was kept in an outside kennel close to another kennel with beagles. -! Extremely young at the time, he followed me and my beagle home. Except for sweets she has a sweet tooth and will eat anything she can if it is left out if no one is around. National Purebred Dog Day serves to advocate for purebred dogs, but were not a clearing house for puppy placements. We got ours a year ago from a shelter here in Phoenix. The he would drag all these backwards. Aiello automatically went to take a knee, but before his knee could hit the ground, he heard a gunshot. He is not blood thirsty, its all about the chase for him. Your email address will not be published. My Lily was a DRT, in her prime she weighed in at 37 lbs, unfortunately I lost her yesterday due to cancer at the age of 16. I lost my Ratty to cancer 3 weeks ago. Their dog Flash almost never barks. LOL, Brittany, it looks like hes even searching for squirrels on the high seas! What a wonderfully insightful comment, Emily, and to have a picture to boot! She could run so fast! $b17}@&mPZo cz{n'kQnh&0aw7Z @:PWaa#j0_&G+ &gD!Zw"vy?LoSRz@IF|8K@q-?$T>]R{$yLV8mJ@]xBV@%2 ~V@x5&?yJ~u7 td FkKNT]Tz2F~& x}AtP:Jk, I am sure she was a Decker. Thank you. }s7_K,;gs5bR7[86Iht740/Rfyo~"',svrZR$hq ';i-;zqciPLCOZ"|ZTUc_S\Disq^XyM_5-f16<8g`.t,g;l?$bFdT2%C)A( |g2qrqw[[;"slgme$s7dpC+z~$ 9txj0Fe! According to them, the Decker terrier has basenji in their breeding lineage. The button ears are pretty suggestive! So, we brought home this girl and named her Kori! Milton picked Henry, the quietest of the bunch. She passed away a couple of years ago. And so smart. We are not Rat Terrier experts, and merely try to share information about the glorious dog breeds out there. Henry had natural treeing instincts, was great on upland birds, and would hunt any pest alive. While there are people who want to insist they are something else, we, the owners of them continue to favor this type of dog above all others, and always go for a Decker, for our next dog. Margaret, we can see from the photograph that your dog is suffering on that armrest (chuckle). Im curious about Wooster who we adopted in 2007 from a northern California shelter. It sounds like you found your breed, and we wish you luck in finding your next one (though s/hll have big paws to fill!). A delightful picture, than you for sharing it with us. The Decker and Old Dominion Terrier has been developed by hunters but has a unique people friendly disposition that makes it not only an elite working dog but also a loyal and loving family dog. https://www.badriverolddominionterriers.com/. Very obvious she wasnt that but being covered with fleas and obviously wormy so we couldnt let her go back. We have a Decker. Im not sure if you are still looking but I have Decker Terriers that was born on 9/16/18. Required fields are marked *. The website is http://deckerratterrier.nrta.com/index.shtml, and the email address is: deckerrat@cox.net. She passed at the age of 14. They enjoy boating, hunting and cool off in the pool the chill out from texas summer. Box 123 As for getting along with your males, its hard to say, as different factors may impact the new dynamic, including whether or not the males are all neutered, how long theyve been together, etc. He does bark now at strangers arriving to the property and in pursuit of squirrels and groundhogs specifically. Its always helpful to hear from people who actually live with a breed, so thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! Any comments would be helpful to me and very much appreciated. As the story goes, Milton, the owner of a plant nursery near Eugene, Oregon, was shopping for plant stock. Im looking for another DRT. She has taken down rabbit, mice, ground hogs, and other rodents. He is now 4.5 months old and just hit 30lbs. Their relationship sounds like the one enjoyed by Looney Tune characters, Foghorn Leghorn and Barnyard Dawg! Not a single bug, mouse or rat got past him, indoors or outdoors. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. The slang term, cankles (a combination of the words ankle and calf) describes legs in which there is little definition between a persons lower calf and ankle. Shes 6 months old , 25 lb., and looks so much like a Basenji I am stopped often to answer what kind of dog is that? Milton Decker was smitten. He lived til 15 years old. Does your breeder have any for sale? Incredibly intelligent, he understands commands instinctively and is a great compliment to my beagle.

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