Active
Loving
Alert
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Inquisitive

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Patient
Quick
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Bright
Sturdy

Bluetick Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Great Keesheess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Rat Terrier and Bluetick Coonhound

Keeshond and Great Pyrenees

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Blue
Black
White

White
Silver
Gray
Cream
Black

Straight

Curly

A Bluetick Rat Terrier can have a litter of 6-8 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 Great Keeshees can have a litter of 6-9 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.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Great Keesheess typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Usually Very Healthy

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Cardiovascular Concerns

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Diabetes
Wobbler's Syndrome
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Ear Examination
Orthopedic
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

MRI
Eye Examination
X-ray imaging
Neurological Examination
Blood Sugar Testing

Bluetick Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Great Keesheess sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Playing fetch

Fetch, Training, Walking

Bluetick Rat Terriers 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.

Great Keesheess 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bluetick Rat Terrier, it's at least 9 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 Great Keeshees, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bluetick Rat Terriers 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.

In general most Great Keesheess 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 Bluetick Rat Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Great Keesheess require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Bluetick Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Great Keeshees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bluetick Rat Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Great Keeshees is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Bluetick Rat Terriers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Bluetick Rat Terriers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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