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

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Quiet
Faithful
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

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

Havacos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Rat Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Havanese and Cocker Spaniel

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Red
Black
Brown
Pied
White

Cream
Blue
Black
Sable
White

King Rats have short coats.

Havacos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Havaco 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.

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

Hip Dysplasia

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

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

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

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

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 Havaco, it's at least 6 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.

In general most Havacos usually need at least 45 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 has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Havaco requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a King Rat is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Havaco is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

King Rats are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Havacos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

King Rats are highly friendly around strangers.

Havacos 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.

Havacos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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