Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Inquisitive

Intelligent
Willing

Ratshire Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

New Zealand

Yorkshire Terrier, American Rat Terrier

Border Collie

2000s

1867

Hazel
Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Fawn
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
White
Fawn

Ratshire Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

New Zealand Heading Dogs have medium-length coats.

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.

A New Zealand Heading Dog can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Portacaval Shunt
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

None Known

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ear Health and Infection
Eye Infections

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

Ear Examination
Eye examination
Complete Blood Count
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Blood Glucose Tests

Ratshire Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

New Zealand Heading Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Ratshire Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

New Zealand Heading Dog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Ratshire Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

New Zealand Heading Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Ratshire Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Tramping, Fetch, Hunting, Walking, Playing, Running, Long, Basic tricks, Runs, Fetching balls, Walks

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For New Zealand Heading Dog, it's at least 30 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.

In general most New Zealand Heading Dogs usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

New Zealand Heading Dog 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
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail 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.

For an average 55-66 pound (25 - 30 kg) New Zealand Heading Dog feed 3 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 cost of a New Zealand Heading Dog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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.

The average per month expenses of a New Zealand Heading Dog is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

New Zealand Heading Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Ratshire Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

New Zealand Heading Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Ratshire Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Ratshire Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Ratshire Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Ratshire Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Ratshire Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The New Zealand Heading Dog is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.