Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Going
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Inquisitive
Easygoing

Cardigan Welsh Corgi and West Highland White Terrier

American Rat Terrier and Maltese

Unknown

1990s

Blue
Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
White
Brown
Blue

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

West Highland Corgis have medium-length coats.

Rateses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A West Highland Corgi can have a litter of 2-5 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 Ratese 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.

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

While the Ratese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Inguinal Hernias
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Epilepsy
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Canine Glaucoma

Demodectic Mange
Dental Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia

X-Rays
Eye Examinations
Complete Physical Examination
Hip and Knee

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Complete Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Electromyography (EMG)
DNA

West Highland Corgi has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Ratese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

West Highland Corgis 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.

Rateses 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 West Highland Corgi, it's at least 7 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 Ratese, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most West Highland Corgis 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 Rateses 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.

The West Highland Corgi requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Ratese has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

West Highland Corgi 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, Ratese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Scissors

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) West Highland Corgi feed 2 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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Ratese 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 West Highland Corgi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Ratese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a West Highland Corgi 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 Ratese 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 West Highland Corgi is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

West Highland Corgis are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Rateses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Rateses are highly friendly around strangers.

West Highland Corgis are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

West Highland Corgis are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Rateses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.