Cal Val Rat Terriers

Raised by Gail H.

Certified Breeder of Rat Terriers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Cal Val Rat Terriers located in Ceres, CA. 31 year history of raising Rat Terriers. My family owned them and raised them back in late 1920s. Now in our late 70s (married for 57 years) we only raise 1 or 2 litters per year. 25 years of showing in UKC and AKC with over 20 Grand Champions. I'm a retired RN and focused on health and safety.

Gail’s experience

  • Gail’s certifications & recognitions

    31 years experience breeding and showing Rat Terriers , Retired RN

Getting a puppy from Gail

Gail has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,400 and include a deposit of $500.

“Puppies up to date on vaccines and deworming. Written Health Warrantee. Tails docked. Out of Grand Champion health tested bloodlines. Non refundable unless owner(breeder) defaults.”

Contract and health guarantee

Gail may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Gail offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Gail directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Well adjusted with daily handling and frequent visitors.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed and out of health tested parents through Wisdom Panel testing.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Microchip, and Food & treats.

Bringing your puppy home

Gail offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Ceres, CA or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

“You pick up your puppy at pur home or we can meet you locally or at an airport”

More about Gail

  • Gail has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Gail was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Gail’s program includes three colors

    Gail’s Rat Terrier puppies include blue white and tan, red white and sable, and black tan and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Gail’s links

Gail is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cal Val Rat Terriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent health testing

Rat Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Cal Val Rat Terriers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Rat Terriers.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Wisdom Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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