An American terrier breed with a tiny to medium size, the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is also known as the American Rat Terrier. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was a well-known sportsman and hunter, hence the breed's namesake.
Intelligent, agile, and full of boundless energy: these are traits commonly associated with Teddy Roosevelt Terriers. They were first domesticated for use in hunting and farming, specifically...