King Rat Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Active
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Inquisitive
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

King Rat dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your King Rat. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Rat Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000's

Brown

Black
Brown

Red
Black
Brown
Pied
White

King Rats are known for their short coat.

Straight

A King Rat 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.

King Rats 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 King Rat is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Heart Disease
Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Demodectic Mange
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Skin Allergies
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Microphthalmia
Corneal Dystrophy

Knee
Hip X-Rays
Heart
Dna For Pra
Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
Hearing Tests

King Rat 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.

King Rats dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

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King Rats 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For King Rat, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most King Rats 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 King Rat is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

King Rat 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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-25 pound (6 - 11 kg) King Rat 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 King Rat is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a King Rat 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.

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.

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

A King Rats typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

King Rats 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

King Rats are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

King Rats are very friendly around strangers.

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

King Rat dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.