Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive

Playful
Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Reserved

Rat-A-Paps are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

English Toy Papillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Papillon, American Rat Terrier

Papillon and English Toy Spaniel

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown
Red
Fawn

Black
White
Brown
Pied
Red
Fawn
Sable

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.

An English Toy Papillon can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

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

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

Rat-A-Paps sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Toy Papillons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Toy Papillon, it's at least 8 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.

In general most English Toy Papillons usually need at least 40 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 has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The English Toy Papillon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of an English Toy Papillon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 average per month expenses of an English Toy Papillon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

English Toy Papillons have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Rat-A-Paps make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

English Toy Papillons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Rat-A-Paps are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

English Toy Papillons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Rat-A-Paps are highly friendly around strangers.

English Toy Papillons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.