{"data":{"slug":"ca-rater-mallorqui","name":"Ca Rater Mallorquí","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/ca-rater-mallorqui","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/ca-rater-mallorqui","also_known_as":["Ratonero Mallorquín","Mallorcan Ratter","Mallorquin Ratter"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"terrier","label":"Terrier","fci_group":3,"fci_group_name":"Terriers"},"size":"Small","origin":"Spain","countries":["Mallorca"],"height_cm":{"min":29.0,"max":36.0},"weight_kg":{"min":3.0,"max":5.0},"life_expectancy_years":null,"temperament":["Alert","Lively","Loyal","Brave","Watchful"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":1367,"summary":"A small, square-built ratter from Mallorca, once used to catch rats in the island's wetlands and now a rabbit hunter, watchdog and companion.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/ca-rater-mallorqui-3bccdf3ac0-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/ca-rater-mallorqui-3bccdf3ac0-640.webp","width":1280,"height":956,"author":"Michele Kerstholt","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ratonero_Mallorquin-1_%28cropped%29.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:48:47Z","ratings":{"energy":4,"exercise":3,"grooming":1,"shedding":2,"trainability":3,"barking":4,"kids":3,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Short and smooth","colors":["Black and tan","Brown and tan","Tricolour","White with patches"],"fun_fact":"Rats it caught in the island's wetlands were once sold as food, so ratting was a real commercial job.","sections":{"overview":"The Ca Rater Mallorquí is a small ratting dog from the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. It is lean, square in outline and quick, with a black-and-tan or brown-and-tan coat.\n\nIt is recognised by the Balearic government and by Spain, though not by the FCI. It serves as a keen hunter, a good watchdog and a companion.","history":"The origins are unclear and there is no documentary evidence before the later nineteenth century. It resembles the Gos Rater Valencià, and some link this to Valencian rice farmers who came to work in Mallorca's wetlands in 1901. Some English terrier blood may also have been added.\n\nA breed club was set up in 1990 and registrations began. The Balearic government recognised the breed in 2002 and national recognition followed in 2004.","appearance":"A small dog under 40 cm, usually 29 to 33 cm for females and 32 to 36 cm for males, weighing around 3 to 5 kg. The body is close to square, with females slightly longer.\n\nThe short coat is black and tan or brown and tan, with or without white, sometimes so extensive that the dog is tricolour or white with patches.","personality":"Alert, brave and energetic, the Ca Rater is a good watchdog and a loyal companion. Its ratting and hunting instinct is strong, so it chases small animals readily.\n\nIt is lively and needs company and activity.","care":"Daily walks and play are needed, along with a secure garden, since it will chase small prey. Training should start early.\n\nThe short coat needs only occasional brushing."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":null},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ca_Rater_Mallorqu%C3%AD","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37659","wikipedia_revision":1337316518},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:59:38Z"}}}