Plummer Terrier

Also called Huddlesford Rat Pack terrier

Rare breedShort profile

From United Kingdom (England)1

At a glance the quick version

Heightup to 35.6 cm1

Sizesmall

intelligent and trainable

excellent nose

loves retrieving and water

Coat and looks how to spot one

short

A compact, tough working terrier with a bright, fiery red coat set off by white on the throat or neck.1

Coloursfiery red with white collarfiery red with white on throat (caped)1

Personality what they are like

A plucky, versatile little worker with a sharp nose and quick mind. It takes well to training, likes to retrieve and is happy in water.1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

High. A working terrier bred for ratting and vermin control that needs plenty of exercise and jobs to do.1

Home where they are happiest

Suited to an active, rural or working home.1

The story where it all began

Author and terrier breeder Brian Plummer created the breed in England from the 1970s, blending Jack Russell, Beagle, Fell Terrier and Bull Terrier lines. It began as the Huddlesford Rat Pack and was later renamed in his honour.1

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It was first known as the Huddlesford Rat Pack before taking its creator's name.1
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Dogs without the white collar or cape markings are called "shattered" by fanciers.1
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Many working owners actively prefer that it stays outside kennel club recognition.1

Recognised by the official bits

Plummer Terrier Club of Great Britain: Breed standard held by the breed club; not recognised by any major kennel club, which many working owners prefer1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Plummer Terrier. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Hand strippingHand stripping keeps the harsh texture; clipping also worksevery 12 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
Ear checkevery 2 weeks
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year

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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.