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# The Prague Ratter: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Czech Republic
The Pražský Krysařík: tiny, alert and proud, one of the smallest dogs in Europe.
Size SmallLife expectancy 12–16 yearsBudget ≈ €64/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,800
[Find a breeder 4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=prague-ratter)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Excellent
First-time owners Good
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Tiny size: He lives very well in an apartment.
- Alert temperament: He remains playful, alert and endearing.
- Easy coat care: A short coat can be brushed in little time.
- Great fragility: The slightest accident can be serious.
- Barking: He alerts a lot if he is not trained.
- Unsuitable for boisterous children: He may get injured or defend himself.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Urban adults: It is suitable for people who want an alert dwarf companion.
- Small homes: Its size is suitable for it, if it is taken out.
- Fans of Czech breeds: It is a canine heritage of Prague.
Not recommended for
- Families with very young children: The risk of clumsiness is too high.
- Homes open onto the road: He can slip out and get hit.
- Looking for a hardy dog: This is not a modern farm ratter.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
22 cmPrague Ratter
- Height at the withers
- 20–23 cm
- Weight
- 2–4 kg
- Coat
- Short and shiny, sometimes slightly longer
- FCI group
- 9
- Origin
- Czech Republic
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Prague Ratter in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Prague Ratter, or Pražský Krysařík, is a very old Czech dwarf breed used to hunt rodents in houses and attics. Smaller than the Miniature Pinscher, it almost disappeared and was rebuilt in the 20th century from local specimens. It is today a very popular apartment companion in Czechia, still not very widespread in France. Its standard emphasizes smallness, without falling into the extremely fragile.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Dwarf dog, short on legs relative to the Russkiy Toy, with a compact body and a slightly rounded apple-shaped head. The ears are erect or semi-erect, the eyes round and dark. The coat is short, shiny, most often black and tan, also chocolate, blue or fawn. The weight is often around 2 to 3 kg. The gait is lively and determined.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Brave, curious and very attached to its owner, sometimes wary of strangers. It has a real ratting instinct. With calm children, it is affectionate; too much roughness puts it in danger. It can be possessive if it is too pampered.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Ideal in an apartment, provided it is taken out, kept busy and trained. It barks to signal. Cold, large dogs and jumps are risky for it. It likes object-chasing games more than long hikes.
Training
## Training and socialization
Despite the size, the rules must be clear: cleanliness, silence, solitude, prohibition on jumping on the sofa. Short sessions work. Avoid excusing everything “because he is small”, otherwise he becomes tyrannical.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Prague Ratter
A companion Prague Ratter often costs between 1 000 and 1 800 euros. Litters are small and good breeders are still few outside the Czech Republic.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/prague-ratter/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The same fragilities as other dwarfs: teeth, kneecaps, trauma, sometimes fontanelle or hypoglycemia in the puppy. A breeder who refuses extreme and too light subjects is essential.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/prague-ratter/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Prague Ratter needs a complete, digestible diet adjusted to its age, its activity and its body condition. Protein quality and control of energy intake matter as much as the volume of the ration.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/prague-ratter/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
It is one of the smallest breeds in the world, often smaller than a Chihuahua. In the Czech Republic, it is often seen in shows. Its Czech name Krysařík literally means "little rat hunter".
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Prague Ratter
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Prague Ratter smaller than the Miniature Pinscher?
Yes, it is generally one of the smallest dogs in Europe, even more compact than many Miniature Pinschers.
### Does it still hunt rats?
The instinct exists, but today it is above all a companion dog. It can, however, chase mice and small animals.
## Find a Prague Ratter breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Prague Ratter breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Prague Ratter breeders by country
[25 breeders of Prague Ratter in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter/germany) [5 breeders of Prague Ratter in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter/denmark) [4 breeders of Prague Ratter in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter) [4 breeders of Prague Ratter in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter/spain) [3 breeders of Prague Ratter in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter/austria) [2 breeders of Prague Ratter in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter/netherlands) [1 breeder of Prague Ratter in Estonia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter/estonia) [1 breeder of Prague Ratter in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter/italy) [1 breeder of Prague Ratter in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter/switzerland)
[All breeders of Prague Ratter in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter)
## Ready to welcome a Prague Ratter?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter)
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