Prague Ratter

Prague Ratter (Pražský krysařík)
FCI Standard No. 363 (preliminary)
	Group 9: Companion and companion dogs ; Section 9: Continental Pygmy Spaniel; ;
Origin :	Czech Republic
Alternative names:	Pražský krysařík
Withers height:	21 to 23 cm ± 1 cm
Weight:	Optimally 2.6 kg
Breeding standards:	http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/363g09-en.pdf
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The Prague Ratter ( Czech : Pražský krysařík ) is a breed from the Czech Republic recognized by the FCI . It is bred with the national standard at ČeskoMoravská Kynologická Unie , which represents the Czech Republic in the FCI, and assigned to FCI Group 9 by them . The standard was published on October 12, 1980 and revised on November 15, 2008. Since February 2011 the breed has also been bred in the VDH . On July 8, 2014, the board of the SCC decided that Prager Rattler ( Le ratier de Prague ) can be included in the French stud book and national pedigrees can be issued.

Origin and history

The Prague Ratter is a breed of dog of the pinscher type , the history of which began in the Kingdom of Bohemia (now the Czech Republic ). Originally it was a representation dog at the royal courts and the Prague Castle , later it was also kept as a working dog . His job was that of a ratter , so to keep the yard and stable free of rodents. But over time he was forgotten. With the last remnants, the breed successfully started to rebuild from 1980. There are initiatives that work towards international recognition by the FCI. In this context, the International Association of Pražský Krysařík (IAPK) was founded on July 2, 2010 in Řásná (Czech Republic ). Founding members were breeding associations for the Prague Ratter from the Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Austria, Slovakia, China and Japan. On September 9, 2010, members of the IAPK handed over documents to the Czech umbrella organization ČMKU so that it can operate the recognition of the breed at the FCI (the recognition of breeds is carried out by the national umbrella organizations).

description

This breed is modernly referred to as a toy , which means very small, light dogs . The fur is short, shiny, close-fitting and dense or half-length with longer feathering on the ears, on the legs and on the tail. The preferred color is a black or brown basic color with a tan mark . The tan markings are, above the eyes, on the cheeks, on the chest and possibly down the neck to the tail approach. The darker these signs are, the better.

The ČMKU further describes: “ Depending on the genetic makeup , other colors differ in the basic color of the body, the nose , the skin derivatives and the saturation of the eye and badge pigments. In general, a deeper pigmentation within the given color is preferred. ”White spots are undesirable. Exclusive features are a large white mark on the chest (> 1 cm²) and white markings on the limbs.

The head is pear-shaped with very high and relatively wide ears that are triangular, firm and naturally erect. Ears that are slightly folded down are tolerated, but not welcome. The ears are not carried vertically, but set to the side at a slight angle. The height at the withers is between 21 cm and 23 cm with an optimal weight of 2.6 kg.

use

Its excellently developed olfactory ability, its small size and its fast movement make it possible to use it for hunting rats and brown rats , but the Prague ratter is mainly a companion dog these days .