Nehemiah St. James is an 8 month old Rat Terrier, pure blooded.Nicknamed Nia, this little lady shed her shyness quickly and solidified her place in our hearts with her antics.She loves to lounge in the sun and run off leash. Her favorite snacks are ice and rawhide bones.Not only are the bones pleasing to her palate they also keep her from chewing on the furniture and walls!As you can see by the pictures, Nia started out as a lap dog and we, her mommy and daddy, are happy to appease.Now she loves to explore her surroundings, wear the cutest clothes and make new friends.The Rat Terrier is an energetic dog that makes a good vermin killer and a friendly companion. The breed is intelligent and easy to train. Rat Terriers are socially oriented dogs that need a lot of affection from their owners. The Rat Terrier has strong hunting and protective instincts. It is not always good with bigger canines. However, it makes a good playmate for children
