Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Spirited

Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive

Toy Fo-Tzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Rat-A-Paps are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Toy Fox Terrier and Shih Tzu

Papillon, American Rat Terrier

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DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
White
Brindle
Silver

White
Black
Brown
Red
Fawn

Toy Fo-Tzus have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Rat-A-Paps have medium-length coats.

A Toy Fo-Tzu can have a litter of 2-6 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.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lens Luxation
Eye Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Otitis Externa
Allergies
Eye Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Cleft Lift or Palate

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

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
DNA for VWD
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Toy Fo-Tzus 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.

Toy Fo-Tzus 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 Toy Fo-Tzu, it's at least 6 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 Toy Fo-Tzus usually need at least 30 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 Toy Fo-Tzu requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

Rat-A-Pap 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
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Toy Fo-Tzu feed 0.7 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Rat-A-Pap feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Toy Fo-Tzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Toy Fo-Tzu 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 a Rat-A-Pap 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.

Toy Fo-Tzus 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.

Toy Fo-Tzus are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Toy Fo-Tzus 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.

Toy Fo-Tzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Rat-A-Paps are highly friendly around strangers.