Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless
Spirited

Brave
Loyal
Tenacious
Cautious
Independent
Territorial

United States

Finland

Rat Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer

Spitz

1990s

Unknown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
White

Wiry

Straight

A Mini Ratzer can have a litter of 5-7 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 Karelian Bear Dog can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Mini Ratzers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Karelian Bear Dogs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the Mini Ratzer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Karelian Bear Dog is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Portosystemic Shunt
Pancreatitis

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Periodontal Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Color Dilution Alopecia
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
Bladder Stones and Infections

Pituitary Dwarfism

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

OFA
CERF
Physical Examination

Mini Ratzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Karelian Bear Dogs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Fetching, Running, Hunting, Fetch, Walk, Run, Jog, Tug-of-war

Fetch, Walk, Run

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mini Ratzer, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Karelian Bear Dog, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mini Ratzers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Karelian Bear Dogs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Mini Ratzer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Karelian Bear Dogs 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.

Ideally, Mini Ratzer should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Karelian Bear Dog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Mini Ratzer is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average cost of a Karelian Bear Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Mini Ratzer is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Karelian Bear Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Mini Ratzer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Karelian Bear Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Mini Ratzers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Karelian Bear Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Mini Ratzers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Karelian Bear Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.