The origins of the Ca Ratter Mallorquí are not known. While a common belief is that most breeds of Spanish terriers are descendants of British terrier breeds or Mediterranean Podenco breeds, a much more plausible theory is that of researcher Llorenç Payeras i Capella. This research conducted since 1991, shows a link between the terriers of Spain and the pinschers of Germany. These early ancestral pinschers arrived in Spain during early Germanic invasions and have evolved in the hundreds of years since into the breeds they are today. It is certain that the Ca Rater Mallorquí has existed in its homeland since remote times. The Ca Ratter Mallorquí has close ties to the Gos Ratter Valencia and may have evolved from this breed when it was isolated on the island of Mallorca. This was a long time ago and the breeds have since become distinct. Despite a history spanning hundreds of years, work to register the Ca Ratter Mallorquí only began in 1990 with the formation of the first breed club. During the first few years of researching the breed, more than 1,700 examples of the Ca Ratter Mallorquí were given provisional registration. On May 25, 2001 the Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca, y Alimentación recognized the breed and it is hoped the Real Sociedad Canina de España (Spanish Kennel Club) will recognize them in the near future.
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Appearance
 The Ca Ratter Mallorquí is a
small, rectangular breed of terrier. The height for both sexes ranges
from 11.4 to 14.2 inches (29 to 36 cm) at the shoulder. Males weigh from
9.9 to 13.2 pounds (4.5 to 6 kg); females weigh from 8.8 to 12.1 pounds
(4 to 5.5 kg). The head is broad and rounded. The muzzle is shorter than
the skull. The nose is black. The Ca Ratter Mallorquí has a scissors
bite. The large eyes are round, slightly prominent, and dark amber in
color. The large ears are high-set and triangular in shape. The muscular
neck is cylindrical in shape and the same length as the head. The body
length of males is equal to their height; females are slightly longer
than they are tall. The chest is full and round. The back is strong. The
feet are very fine and oval in shape. The tail is docked to the first
vertebrae, although 10-15% of puppies are born tailless and another
10-15% are born with a rudimentary tail that atrophies and falls off on
its own. The coat is short and fine. The Ca Ratter Mallorquí is most
commonly black and tan. Various amounts of white may also be present
ranging from a small spot on the chest to an almost entirely white body
where only the head is black and tan. Least frequently seen of all
colors are chocolate and tan and white and orange.Personality and Uses: The Ca Ratter Mallorquí has in the past and present been used to hunt rats and rabbits. The breed is very agile, fast, and capable of making great leaps. The Ca Ratter Mallorquí is said to be a little nervous, but an excellent watchdog as it barks at the slightest noise. The breed also makes a good companion with its loving personality.
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Origin Spain Breed Status: The Ca Ratter Mallorquí is rare and while it breeds true to type, remains unrecognized. Distribution: The Ca Ratter Mallorquí is almost unknown outside of the island of Mallorca. Etymology: Ca Ratter Mallorquí translates into English as Majorcan Ratter, referring to the breed's area of origin and original use. Other Names: Mallorca Ratter, Perro Ratonero Mallorquin, Perro Ratero Mallorquin, Valencianet. Faults * Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree. Note *** Male animals should have two apparrently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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