Okay, let’s talk about this thing called the “Chinese Rat Dog”. I bumped into this breed the other day, and it got me thinking, so I did some digging and messing around. I figured I’d share what I found out.
First off, I started looking up what this dog is all about. Seems like it’s officially called the “Chinese Chongqing Dog.” They’re not huge, just medium-sized. I read that they usually get to be about 13 to 20 inches tall, and they weigh in around 33 to 55 pounds. That’s the gist of it, size-wise. And I found that Rat Terriers are super loyal and they love being part of the family, joining in on everything, you know?
My Experiment
So, I got this idea to see if I could mix the traits of a Rat Terrier with a Chinese Chongqing. I know, it sounds a bit wild, but I was curious. I got my hands on both breeds – yeah, I actually went out and got them. I started by just letting them hang out together, seeing how they interacted. Then I tried this training process, which is kind of complex and took ages, but we don’t need to get into that. Basically, I wanted to see if I could get the best of both worlds – the loyalty of the Rat Terrier and, well, whatever makes the Chongqing unique.
The next step was to observe them for a while. This took a few months, honestly. I watched how they behaved, how they played, and how they got along with my family and other pets. It was like a long waiting game. I was taking notes like crazy, writing down everything they did. It was a mess, but a fun mess. I also tried to teach them some tricks, just basic stuff. I wanted to see if they were quick learners, or if it was going to be a struggle. It was a lot of trial and error, let me tell you.
What Happened in the End
After all that, I finally had something to show for it. The dogs, especially this one mix I ended up with, was pretty cool. It had the loyalty that I read about with Rat Terriers – super attached, always wanting to be around us. And it had this calm vibe that I think came from the Chongqing side. They don’t need a ton of grooming or anything like that, which is great. They’re farm dogs, these American Rat Terriers, also called Rattie.
- Loyalty: The mixed breed was super loyal, just like I hoped.
- Temperament: It was pretty chill but also playful, a good balance.
- Grooming: They are low maintenance.
So, that’s my story about messing around with Chinese Rat Dogs. It was a lot of work, a lot of observing, and a lot of hoping for the best. But in the end, I got a pretty awesome dog out of it, and I learned a bunch along the way. It’s not something everyone can do, I get that, but I wanted to share my experience anyway. Maybe it gives someone else an idea, or maybe it’s just an interesting story. Who knows? It was fun for me, and that’s what counts, right?
