Ratshire Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Ratshire Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Inquisitive

Ratshire Terrier 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 Ratshire Terrier. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Ratshire Terriers are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Ratshire Terrier is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

United States

Yorkshire Terrier, American Rat Terrier

2000s

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Fawn
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

The coat of a Ratshire Terrier is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A Ratshire Terrier 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.

Ratshire Terriers 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 Ratshire Terrier breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Portacaval Shunt
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Dental and Oral Examinations
Electromyography (EMG)
DNA

Ratshire Terriers 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.

Ratshire Terrier 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 Ratshire Terrier 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.

Ratshire Terriers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Ratshire Terriers 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.

Road trip, Walk, Bath time, Run, Nap, Toy catch

Ratshire Terriers 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 Ratshire Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Ratshire Terriers usually need at least 90 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 Ratshire Terrier is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Ratshire Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Ratshire Terrier 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 Ratshire Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Ratshire Terrier 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.

Ratshire Terriers has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Ratshire Terrier is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Ratshire Terriers are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Ratshire Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.

Ratshire Terriers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Ratshire Terriers 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.

Ratshire Terriers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Ratshire Terriers have an average level of playfulness. The Ratshire Terriers, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Ratshire Terrier dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.