Rat-A-Pap Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Rat-A-Pap is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive

Rat-A-Pap dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Rat-A-Pap. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Rat-A-Pap dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

United States

Papillon, American Rat Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

Brown

Black

White
Black
Brown
Red
Fawn

The coat of a Rat-A-Pap falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Rat-A-Pap can have a litter of 5-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Rat-A-Paps are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Rat-A-Pap is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Dental Problems

Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Rat-A-Paps are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Rat-A-Pap have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Rat-A-Pap dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Rat-A-Paps dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Rat-A-Paps tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playing Ball, Swimming, Visiting Family, Snuggling, Car rides

Rat-A-Paps are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Rat-A-Pap, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Rat-A-Paps usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Rat-A-Pap is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Rat-A-Pap should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Rat-A-Pap feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Rat-A-Pap is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Rat-A-Pap is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Rat-A-Pap breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Rat-A-Pap is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

A Rat-A-Paps typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Rat-A-Paps are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Rat-A-Paps are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Rat-A-Paps are very friendly around strangers.

The Rat-A-Pap is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Rat-A-Pap is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Rat-A-Pap dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.