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

Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Hard working
Resourceful

King Rats are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Basset Heelers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Rat Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Basset Hound and Blue Heeler

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Red
Black
Brown
Pied
White

Blue
Red

King Rats have short coats.

Basset Heelers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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.

A Basset Heeler can have a litter of 6-8 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Basset Heelers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the King Rat breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Basset Heelers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

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

None

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

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test
Angiocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Electroretinogram

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

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

King Rats sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Walking, Fortnite, Dieng, Death, Sleeping, Jacks gay

Fetch, Walk, Nap, Cuddling, Walks, Road trip, Chasing Cattle, Horseback Rides, Long walks, Running, Walking, Hiking, Dog Parks, Tug-of-war, Play, Playing, Training, Napping, Swim, Chase, Catch treats, Walks, dog park

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.

Basset Heelers 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 King Rat, it's at least 9 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 Basset Heeler, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Hemostat
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.

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Basset Heeler 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 King Rat is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Basset Heeler is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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.

The average per month expenses of a Basset Heeler is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

King Rats make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Basset Heeler is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

King Rats make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

King Rats are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

King Rats are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Basset Heelers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

King Rats are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Basset Heelers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.