Welcome to Nimh Kennel.

PUPPIES & DOGS AVAILABLE, visit the “Available dogs & puppies” page!

We have owned Rat Terriers all our life but our breeding/exhibitor kennel was started in 2006.

Nimh Kennel is a proud breeder and exhibitor of the American Rat Terrier.  We are nestled snug in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on a small 50 acre farm in the Southwestern part of Virginia.  We are about an hour and a half south of Roanoke and about 45minutes to an hour from the Tennessee state line.

We raise 1-2 litters a year focusing on health & conformation, not quantity. Our Rat Terriers are OFFA tested for Luxating Patellas & Primary Lens Luxation prior to breeding. We only pair dogs for breeding that represent the standard as written by the United Kennel Club and show strong Rat Terrier characteristics.

Our breeding goal is to produce small standards ranging from 13-14.5″ tall in a well balanced structure of bone and muscle with erect ears. These dogs are bred to retain their prey drive for vermin and could excel as squirrel hunters. These dogs could also hold their own in the conformation ring as well as the performance ring.

All litters are raised under foot and are wormed on a regular basis as well as will receive their puppy shots. All puppies are AKC-FSS/UKC Registrable unless otherwise noted.

Please contact Ashley for more information and/or availability.

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