Our Mission

At Above the Barr Terriers, our mission is to raise healthy, well-rounded Rat Terriers that stay true to the breed’s purpose and personality. What started with one very special dog (our heart dog, Oggy) has grown into a passion for preserving and promoting Rat Terriers across the mini, standard, and Decker lines.

Every litter we produce is carefully and intentionally planned. We spend years researching pedigrees, studying temperaments, and envisioning future pairings to ensure that each breeding strengthens the breed as a whole. Our focus is always on producing dogs with excellent structure, sound temperaments, and strong genetic health.

All of our breeding dogs are health-tested, including OFA evaluations and DNA panels to screen for inheritable diseases and conditions. We believe every puppy deserves the best possible start in life, both physically and emotionally.

Above the Barr Terriers is committed to raising dogs we’re proud of, and building lasting relationships with the families we entrust with our puppies.