I'm the breeder behind Icon Rat Terriers located in Meeker, OK. My goal is to breed traditional rat terriers that are known as loyal pets that love their family. working farm dogs, great hunters and awesome performance competitors. Our dogs have excelled in the conformation ring earning AKC and UKC Grand Championships. In my breeding program I focus on breed type, health, and temperament.
About Renee
My husband of 38 yrs passed away in 2016. One of my joys is being a mother and grandmother. I live on an average where my dogs get to run, play, hunt, and swim. I enjoy working with junior handlers and their dog. My dogs and myself are involved in conformation, barn hunt, dock diving, and Fast Cat. I enjoy teach classes for Barn hunt. I have a Facebook page for my barn hunt, Barn Hunt by Renee.
What makes Renee’s program special
I believe in going above and beyond in socializing my puppies, puppies are born and raised in my home. I also encourage and help my puppy owners get involved in the breed.
Renee is a member of 5 clubs
Icon Ratters Barn Hunt Cliub , Southern California Rat Terrier Club of America , Mid Del Tinker Barn hunt club , Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club, Rat Terrier Club of America
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Renee 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.
Puppy prices range from $800 - $1,800 and include a deposit of $500.
“UKC registered puppies $800. Pet puppies come with AKC limited registration $ 1,300. Show prospect/ breeding puppies AKC unlimited registration $1,800. . If you put down a deposit and it turns out you can not take a puppy from that litter. I’ll gladly mover your deposit to another litter. Puppies have a one year warranty. If you can no longer keep your dog please contact me for help with rehoming or returning your dog.”
Renee 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 Renee 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 Renee directly.
I follow the Puppy Culture methods with my pups. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Puppy Culture , and Puppy Culture .
My puppies are dewormed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Food & treats, Vet records, Registration, and Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent.
Renee offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
Why Renee started breeding
I got my first rat terrier Tubby when I was 11 months for Christmas. He was my best friend, I have had one ever since. When it got difficult to find rat terriers, my husband and I decided to start breeding them in 1986.
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Renee has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Renee was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
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Icon Rat Terriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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About Zest
Zest is an amazing girl. Zest excelled in the AKC confirmation ring, at our peak. We were number four owner Handler and she was number seven Rat Terrier with limited showing.
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About Toto
Toto is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Renee decided to make her part of their program. Renee has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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About Valentine
Valentine is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Renee decided to make her part of their program. Renee has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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Icon 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.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Renee to bring home their puppies.
Judy B.
Oct. 2024
We had a very good experience with Icon Rat Terriers. We have a wonderful little guy thanks to Renee. We used to raise rat terriers and she raises high quality dogs.
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Not allergy-friendly
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High shedding
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