Appearance of the Ratshi Terrier
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| The Ratshi Terrier is a small, designer breed with medium to long, dense, stiff hair that can come in a variety of colors. such as white, gray, silver, beige, chocolate, black, piebald, heather, pinto, blue, merle, red, brindle and sable. They are rarely a single color, usually tricolored or spotted. The Ratshi Terrier is a short, compact dog with small feet, big paws and a medium-length tail that curls over the back. They usually have drooping, hairy ears, round brown eyes, a black nose and a brachycephalic muzzle. You should therefore have your dog checked for brachycephalic syndrome, which is a respiratory condition. |
Temperament of the Ratshi Terrier
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| Although Ratshi Terriers love to play, they are not very good with young children, as they tend to bite or nip when frightened or nervous. They may bark often when they think there's a threat or just when they want your attention. Ratshi Terriers love to play with balls and learn new tricks, and although they're very intelligent, they can be difficult to potty train. Positive reinforcement and perseverance pay off in the long run, but other Ratshi Terrier owners opt for obedience training or puppy pads. They can also be prone to separation anxiety if left alone for too long. |
Needs and activities of the Ratshi Terrier
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| The Ratshi Terrier needs at least 45 to 60 minutes of vigorous exercise every day to avoid boredom and worry. Dogs that don't get enough exercise can develop behavioral problems such as excessive barking, scratching or chewing on objects. Some good activities to do with your Ratshi Terrier are hiking, brisk walking around the block, visiting the neighborhood park, swimming, socializing with other dogs at the dog park and even playing with his favorite ball. Because the Ratshi Terrier is so small, he can exercise and play indoors in bad weather, but he still needs to be taken out once or twice a day. |
Maintenance of the Ratshi Terrier
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| The Ratshi Terrier's thick coat requires you to brush your dog at least five or six times a week. The best brush to use is a pincushion or stiff bristle brush and a stainless steel comb to reach hard-to-reach areas. You may also need to use a detangler to prevent your dog's hair from tangling. The Ratshi Terrier coat should also be bathed with a conditioning shampoo and detangling cream rinse to prevent their fur from matting too much. When bathing your dog, be sure to wipe his ears as well. Check the length of his nails several times a month and give them a good nip. Brush his teeth two or three times a week. |
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