Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal

Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless
Spirited

Japillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Mini Ratzers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Japanese Chin and Papillon

Rat Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
Silver
White
Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Japillons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

A Japillon can have a litter of 2-4 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 Mini Ratzer 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
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Color Dilution Alopecia
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
Bladder Stones and Infections

Eye examination
Radiographs

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

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

Mini Ratzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Japillons 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.

Mini Ratzers 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 Japillon, 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 Mini Ratzer, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Japillons 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 Mini Ratzers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Japillon 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

Ideally, Mini Ratzer should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Japillon feed 0.5 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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Mini Ratzer feed 2.5 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 Japillon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Mini Ratzer is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Japillon 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 Mini Ratzer is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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.

Japillons have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Japillons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Japillons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Mini Ratzers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Japillons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Japillons are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Japillons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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