Characteristics
Miniature
19–22 cm
1.2–3.5 kg
12-14 years
Not recognized
Brief information
Character
Prague Krysarik is one of the oldest European dog breeds. The first mention of it dates back to the VIII century. For a long time these dogs were favorites of the royal family and nobility. Raters were even allowed to try food and drinks from the royal table. However, the main function of the pets was not at all the entertainment of the public, but the hunt for rats. It was these dogs that repeatedly saved Prague from the next outbreak of the plague, since cats in the Middle Ages were on the verge of disappearance for “communication with the devil”.
Interestingly, rats have always been distinguished by miniature dimensions and a loud voice. Often they acted even as guards. The pet was put in his pocket next to the wallet, and the thief, who wanted to steal money, immediately found himself when trying to climb this very pocket. Living alarm worked flawlessly.
Today Prague Krysarik is an excellent companion dog. It is suitable for both elderly single people and active families with children. Despite the miniature size, Krysarik is convinced that he is a big and important dog. This manifests itself mainly in relation to family members, as well as to animals living in the house. Undoubtedly, Krysarik will be the main thing in his imaginary pack. In extreme cases, he will choose the only owner to whom he will obey.
There is an opinion that most miniature dogs have a fairly nervous character. This does not apply to the Prague rat, which has a completely stable psyche. However, the pet can emotionally perceive praise and censure, so it is better not to increase the voice on it. In addition, representatives of this breed can be distrustful of strangers. This brave dog will be struggled to protect the territory from the uninvited guest. In any case, she will definitely give a voice at the sight of the enemy, or even rush to the attack, because in the soul it is a big and strong dog.
Interestingly, Krysarik can even claim the title of service dog. Good intellectual abilities and high learningness make it an excellent student. In addition, it is easy enough to train it, it is only important to find an individual approach.
Care
Shorthaired Prague rats are particularly popular today. Nevertheless, there are longhaired representatives of the breed with longer wool on the ears, limbs and tail.
Caring for the Prague rat is quite simple: to remove hairs during molting, you need to comb the pet with a massage brush. Interestingly, the first molting of representatives of this breed occurs at the age of three months hairs fall in shreds. Petetsev owners often scare such molting, thinking that the dog got sick. However, such a change of wool is considered the norm. Growing up, rats begin to melt evenly, like all dogs.
Conditions of detention
Prague Krysarika can be without much difficulty accustomed to the tray in the house. But, despite this, the dog needs to walk, especially since she loves walking in the fresh air.
Particular attention should be paid to the health of the oral cavity of Krysarik. In order for the teeth to be strong, the pet must be given hard food and goodies: they will protect the oral cavity from plaque and the formation of tartar (as you know, representatives of miniature dogs are prone to such pathologies).
