Affectionate
Inquisitive
Loving
Alert
Lively

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Poochins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Rat Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Poochins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Terrier, Whippet, Greyhound, Beagle

Japanese Chin, Poodle

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1800s

Unknown

A Rat Terrier can have a litter of 15-18 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 Poochin can have a litter of 2-4 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
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease

Demodectic Mange
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Teeth Issues

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease

Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Skin Evaluation

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination
Complete Blood Test
Heart Testing

Rat Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Poochins are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Rat Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Poochins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Poochins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Rat Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Poochins are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Chase, Sniff, Bark, Trot, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Run, Playing, Chasing, Jumping, Running, Walking, Play, Walk, Play keep away

Walk, Fetch, Tug-of-war

The Rat Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Poochins require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Rat Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Poochins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Rat Terriers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Poochins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Rat Terriers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Poochins are highly friendly around strangers.

Rat Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Poochins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Rat Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Poochins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.