Erika runs the day to day operations at Big Grove Farms. The daily care of the dogs, lining up the vet check visits, keeping  track of all genetic testing and login the results, attending shows when able, completing litter registrations and working with clients to help them find the right pup that fits their needs and wants. Erika is a member of the United Teddy Roosevelt Terrier and American Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Clubs. She has also completed the AKC Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Breed Exam. Helped facilitate the UTRTCA Meet the breed and judges' education packet.    Seth assists when evaluating puppies and help makes suggestions on what pairings would best benefit Big Grove Farms breeding program. Seth has a background in Animal Science and livestock judging. Over the years he has been allowed to travel and evaluate swine at some of the largest venues in the country.

Nate (16) & Eli (14) may have the most important job of all here at Big Grove Farms. They socialize puppies every day!! We are strong believers that especially in today’s world,  kids need an animal to look after or have a responsibility for. Nate and Eli also do a great job assisting me with temperament testing and the day to day puppy chores.

Why we raise TRT’S
Shortly before Seth and I were married, we purchased an older farm that was previously owned by his great uncle. The farm was in need of many repairs and updates along with some rodent control. That is when we found and purchased our first pair of “Rat Terriers.” Those two rat terriers “Penny” and “Cooper” did not disappoint and they loved their job!! In recent years, we have focused more on raising Teddy Roosevelt Terriers or as some may know them as the shorter legged type b rat terriers. We like the strong bone structure, thick muscling and lower to the ground body stature of the Teddies. They are an amazing prey driven breed that will work when asked but also have a “turn off” switch. As a whole, TRT’S are a fairly healthy breed. However, every breed has something that should be tested for.  We do our best to keep up with anything new that may show up and regularly test our adult dogs.

Click here to view the Teddy Roosevelt Standard and History of the Breed