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

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

Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Familiar
Rational
Instinctual

Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless
Spirited

Flandoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Poodle, Bouvier des Flandres

Rat Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer

Hazel
Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
White
Gray
Red
Blue

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Flandoodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Mini Ratzers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Wiry

A Flandoodle can have a litter of 5-10 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 Mini Ratzer 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.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Portosystemic Shunt
Pancreatitis

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Megaesophagus
Laryngeal Paralysis

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Color Dilution Alopecia
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
Bladder Stones and Infections

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

Flandoodle has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

Fetch, Walking, Hike, Biking, Hiking, Swimming, Tricks, Dog Parks, Cuddling, Training, Tug-of-war

Fetching, Running, Hunting, Fetch, Walk, Run, Jog, Tug-of-war

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Flandoodle, it's at least 11 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 Mini Ratzer, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Flandoodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Mini Ratzer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Flandoodle feed 3 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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Mini Ratzer feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Flandoodle is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Mini Ratzer is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Flandoodle is between $84 - $126. This makes an average of $1008 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Mini Ratzer is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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.

Flandoodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Flandoodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Mini Ratzers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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