Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Inquisitive

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Fearless
Familiar
Rational

United States

United States

Chihuahua, Rat Terrier

Bouvier des Flandres and Doberman Pinscher

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable
Gray
Black
White

Black
Brown
Fawn
Gray
Brindle
Blue

Rat-Chas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Boubermans have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Rat-Cha 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 Bouberman can have a litter of 5-10 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
Hydrocephalus
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collapsed Trachea
Atopy

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Murmur
Lymphoma
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Dental Disease
Alopecia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Food Allergies

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Radiographs
Full Physical Examination
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel
vonWillebrand’s Disease Test
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)

Rat-Cha has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Bouberman has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Boubermans have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Rat-Chas are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Boubermans 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-Cha, it's at least 6 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 Bouberman, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Rat-Chas usually need at least 30 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 Boubermans 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-Cha is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Boubermans require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Rat-Cha 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

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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Rat-Cha 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 66-90 pound (30 - 41 kg) Bouberman 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 Rat-Cha is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Bouberman is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Rat-Cha 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 Bouberman 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.

Rat-Chas make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Boubermans are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Rat-Chas have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Boubermans are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Boubermans are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Rat-Chas are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Rat-Chas are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Boubermans are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.