Active
Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Clever
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive

Dashaliers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Rat-A-Paps are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United Kingdom

United States

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund

Papillon, American Rat Terrier

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
White
Black
Brown
Cream

White
Black
Brown
Red
Fawn

A Dashalier can have a litter of 4-8 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 Rat-A-Pap 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Retinal Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Dental Problems

X-Rays
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Ocular Exam

Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Dashaliers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Rat-A-Paps' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Dashaliers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Rat-A-Paps need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Rat-A-Paps sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Dashalier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Rat-A-Paps bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Fish, Fetch, Wall chase, Hike, Tug-of-war, Walks, Training to sit, Training, Snuggling, Going on walks

Playing Ball, Swimming, Visiting Family, Snuggling, Car rides

Dashaliers 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.

Rat-A-Paps 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.

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

In general most Dashaliers usually need at least 45 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 Rat-A-Paps 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.

The Dashalier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Rat-A-Pap has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Rat-A-Pap is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

Dashaliers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Rat-A-Pap is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

The Rat-A-Pap is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Rat-A-Paps make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Rat-A-Paps are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Rat-A-Paps are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Rat-A-Paps are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Rat-A-Paps are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.