Comparison: Chihuahua and Prague Ratter

Chihuahua and Prague Ratter are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Chihuahua
Photo: Carlos.ferreira.rejas, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Prague Ratter
Photo: Maya kanakry, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
ChihuahuaPrague Ratter
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originMexicoCzechia
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Height at withers15–23 cm21–23 cm
Weight1.5–3 kg–
Life span12–18 years–
Recognition features
  • Weighs 1.5-3 kg, apple-shaped head
  • Large erect ears
  • Smooth or long coat in any colour
  • Tiny build - only 21-23 cm at the withers, almost square and compact
  • Smooth or medium-long coat; black, brown or blue with tan, yellow, red, also merle
  • Head with a distinct stop, tail carried over the back, even in a semicircle, when moving
CoatSmooth or long coat, all colours.Two varieties: 1) short, glossy, close-fitting, thick, without bald places; 2) moderately long with fringes on ears, quarters and tail and slightly longer on the chest. Colours: black, brown or blue with tan markings (in any shade), recessive yellow (with pale pigmentation) and red without tan, plus black-and-tan merle and brown-and-tan merle.
PurposeThe smallest dog breed in the world; from Mexico, likely descended from Toltec and Aztec dogs.A companion dog; historically used to kill rats, for which its small size, quickness and keen sense of smell suited it.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.