Hi,

Anyone know of any UK breeders of the Prague Ratter (Czech name Pražský Krysařík)?

Many thanks,
Kajsa.

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Sorry do not know any, do not even know the breed lol. Hopefully someone may know. Hi and Welcome

never heard of one so i googled Prazsky Krysavik Information and Pictures, Prague Ratter, Prazsky Krysaviks

cute little dogs

Yeah, they are pretty cute... I saw one in Sweden and it was just so bouncy!

Pity, I saw an ad for a lady who lived in Galway I think, or somewhere in Ireland anyway, she had a Prague Ratter male and was offering him at stud to other small breeds to produce crosses but she also asked if anyone was interested in purebred pups because she was considering importing a female from the Czech Republic...

But that was quite a few months ago, the ad will be gone now sadly.

This is a VERY rare breed, not even FCI recognised, pretty much only in the Czech Republic (unless that has changed recently).

Why not get a miniature pinscher? They're very similar. Plenty of them in the UK as well.

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I was about to say the same Stolenkiss, they look very much like Min Pins. Cant really tell what size it is by the photo though.
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PS I have to say they dont have a very attractive name though,do they?

They're a bit smaller than the min pins, and you know what it's like... What's your mind is set on something... Hopefully someone else will perhaps breed one over here some time in the future (or the lady from Galway happens to read this... Thanks for your replies so far anyway!

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I think the best bet for you to get one of these is to import. If you really must have a Prague Ratter that is. The difference between them and the minpins is so small, and the breed is so rare, it hardly seems worth it to me.

Ah well...hope you manage to find one!

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Just looks like a mini pin crossed with a chihuahua and given a fancy name. Look at the head shape and it's eyes.

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Though it looks like a Zwergpinscher crossed with a Chihuahua, it is in fact much older than either. History accounts for this breed in existence around 1058 to 1081. Originally a Bohemian breed, Czech nobles used it for ratting. They continued with the breeding until approx 100 years ago when it became near extinct.
Based on the actual standards (which when totalled up) it is in fact the smallest breed in the world. Though recognition by the FCI is pending, its ancient status and history will without a doubt ensure its recognition.
Unlike the Zwergpinscher, this breed never called for cropped ears or docked tail.
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