While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Standard Ratzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Great Danoodle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Inquisitive
Trainable
Good-natured

Active
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Reserved
Instinctual

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

Great Danoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Rat Terrier, Standard Schnauzer

Poodle, Great Dane

Unknown

1900s

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver
Brindle

Wiry

Wavy

A Standard Ratzer can have a litter of 4-8 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 Danoodle can have a litter of 10-15 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Portosystemic Shunt

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Demodectic Mange
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Myotonia
Corneal Dystrophy

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Electrocardiogram
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood and Urine Tests
Skin Biopsy
Ocular Exam
Cardiac Test
Electromyography (EMG)
Muscle Biopsy

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

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

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

In general most Standard Ratzers 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.

In general most Great Danoodles 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.

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

Great Danoodle 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
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Standard Ratzer feed 1.5 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 85-100 pound (39 - 45 kg) Great Danoodle feed 4 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 Standard Ratzer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average cost of a Great Danoodle is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Standard Ratzer is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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 Danoodle is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Standard Ratzer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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