Dog breed
Pražský Krysařík
Very small, elegant toy breed with fine bone structure, alert expression, and smooth or long coat varieties. Originally bred in Bohemia as a companion and ratter in royal courts.
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Origin
- Czech Republic
Profile
Important information
- Species / Genre
- Dog
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Temperament
- Alert, intelligent, loyal, affectionate, lively, playful, confident
- Origin
- Czech Republic
- Breed group
- Toy
- Weight
- 1–3 kg
- Height
- 20–24 cm
About
Pražský Krysařík
Description
Very small, elegant toy breed with fine bone structure, alert expression, and smooth or long coat varieties. Originally bred in Bohemia as a companion and ratter in royal courts.
History
Ancient Czech breed dating to Middle Ages, developed as companion and ratting dog favored by nobility in Prague Castle and royal courts. Recognized by FCI as Czech national breed and revived from near-extinction in the 1980s.
Temperament
Personality traits
Alert
intelligent
loyal
affectionate
lively
playful
confident
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