Affectionate
Playful
Inquisitive

Active
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Inquisitive
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Doxles shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

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United States

Beagle, Dachshund

Rat Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Not recognized by any clubs.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
White

Red
Black
Brown
Pied
White

Doxles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

King Rats have short coats.

A Doxle can have a litter of 12-14 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 King Rat 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.

Doxles have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Doxles typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Heart Disease
Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Deafness
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's Disease

Demodectic Mange
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Skin Allergies
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Microphthalmia
Corneal Dystrophy

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Spinal Tap
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

Knee
Hip X-Rays
Heart
Dna For Pra
Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
Hearing Tests

Doxles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Running, Playing tricks, Walk, Playing Ball, Tug-of-war, Playing fetch, Walking, Car rides, Fetch, Walks, Play, Cuddlin

Walking, Fortnite, Dieng, Death, Sleeping, Jacks gay

Doxles are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Doxle dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

King Rats 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 Doxle, it's at least 4 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 King Rat, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Doxles usually need at least 35 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 King Rats 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.

Doxles 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.

The King Rat has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Doxle is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a King Rat is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

King Rats are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

King Rats are highly friendly around strangers.

Doxles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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

King Rats are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.