Human orientation
High score: gentle and affectionate. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Prague Pied Piper
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History of the Prague rat breed
Origin: Czech Republic
It comes from the Czech lands, where it was used to catch rats: the Czech "krisarik" means "rat catcher". He was kept at royal and aristocratic courts, and later he became a family favorite. The revival of the breed began in 1980.
The Prague rat is the smallest breed in the Czech Republic, the height is about 21-23 cm, the weight is about 2.6 kg. Meek, inquisitive and affectionate, reserved towards strangers. Fragile bones require careful handling.
SizeMiniature
OriginCzech Republic
Life is nearby
Suitable for an apartment. He loves his family, but is reserved with strangers, so early socialization is needed.
Walks
Daily walks and off-leash time in a safe place. Fetching, agility, games of smell are suitable.
Training
Lively and smart, eager to learn. Classes are short, with treats.
Care
Care is simple: combed at least once a week, bathed approximately once a month with a mild moisturizing shampoo. A professional haircut is not required.
Children
Tied to his family, but fragile: he is easily injured by rough play. Children behave carefully.
Other animals
The hunting instinct of rodents is strong, so pet rodents have no place near it.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: clever.
Zooaggression
Medium-low rating: strong rat catcher instinct.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Very high score: wool is simple.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: there are few descriptions of hereditary diseases of the "Prague Pied Piper" breed. Ask the breeder for the written results of the parents' examinations and the current requirements of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: growth, weight and load of the "Prague Rats" breed should correspond to the age. Pain, lameness, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
Heart and eyes are included in the list of annual examination. How often to do special examinations is suggested by the breed club and the doctor. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
Photo of the breed
