- Pražský Krysařík
Infobox Dogbreed
name = Prazsky krysarik
image_caption = Prazsky krysarik
altname = Prague Ratter
country =Czech Republic
notrecognized = yesThe Prazsky krysarik (Prague Ratter) is a small breed of
dog from the Czech and Slovak Republics that is rarely seen outside its country of origin.Description
Appearance
The dog's coat consists of short, glossy hair and its colour is mostly black and tan. There are yellow, red, blue, black and tan, and also brown and tan.It is 2 cm shorter in maximum height than the minimum height of the Miniature Pinscher.Ideal height is 20 cm to 23 cm. Adult height of under 17 cm or over 23 cm is not allowed. Adult weight is between 0.5 kg to 3 kg. Ideal weight is 2.6 kg.
Temperament
The Prazsky krysarik is very active, alert and lively. This breed is gentle and intelligent. They are naturally wary of strangers but are always loving to their family. This is a very quick and lively dog.
History
It used to grace the royal palaces in the Middle Ages. It was later used as rat catchers by "ordinary" people. It has been a breed since before the Polish king Boleslav II The Brave (1058 -1080). He became fond of the Ratter. He had two and they came from Bohemia (the Czech lands).It is said that the Prague Ratter started to lose favor in the 19th century as the Miniature Pinscher became more prevalent. The breed started to experience a renaissancein the 1980s as Czechs and Slovaks started to breed them again.
Health
Subject to bone injuries due to their small size. Also subject to patellar luxation, an ailment common to small breeds. Krysariks can also have retained baby teeth which may need to be pulled to prevent further problems with dentition.
Life Expectancy
The Prazsky krysarik has a life span of 12 to 14 years.
External links
* [http://www.prazsky-krysarik.cz prazsky-krysarik.cz]
* [http://www.prazsky-krysarik.se prazsky-krysarik.se]
* [http://www.prazsky-krysarik.cz/angl/standardthebreed.htm Prazsky krysarik Breed Standard][http://www.Prazsky-Krysarik.dk]
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