Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Inquisitive
Easygoing

Active
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Athletic
Nonaggressive
Mischievous
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

American Rat Terrier and Maltese

Italian Greyhound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

1990s

2000's

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Red
Black
White
Gray
Brindle
Sable
Blue
Cream

A Ratese 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.

An Italian Cavalier Greyhound can have a litter of 3-5 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
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Dental Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Demodectic Mange
Dental Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Complete Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Electromyography (EMG)
DNA

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Electrocardiogram
General Physical Examination

Ratese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Italian Cavalier Greyhound has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Rateses sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Rateses are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Ratese, it's at least 10 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 Italian Cavalier Greyhound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Rateses 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 Italian Cavalier Greyhounds 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.

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

Italian Cavalier Greyhound 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Ratese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Ratese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Rateses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Rateses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Rateses are highly friendly around strangers.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.