Ca Rater Mallorquí facts for kids

The Ca Rater Mallorquí (also known as the Ratonero Mallorquín) is a special breed of dog that comes from the island of Mallorca. Mallorca is one of the Balearic Islands in Spain. These dogs are a type of ratter, meaning they are good at hunting small animals like rats.

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Ca Rater Mallorquí

Other names	Ratonero Mallorquín
Origin	Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain)
Traits Weight Male 3.5–5 kg (8–11 lb) Female 3–4 kg (7–9 lb) Height Male 32–36 cm (13–14 in) Female 29–33 cm (11–13 in) Coat Short Colour Black-and-tan, brown-and-tan, sometimes white patches or tricolour
Notes	Recognised by the Govern Illes Balears in 2002 Recognised in national Spanish legislation in 2004
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

A Look Back: The History of the Ca Rater Mallorquí

The exact beginnings of the Ca Rater Mallorquí are not fully known. There are no written records about them before the late 1800s.

In the early 1900s, people from Valencia moved to Mallorca. They might have brought some ratter dogs with them. Many people believe the Ca Rater Mallorquí is related to the Gos Rater Valencià. It is also possible that some English terrier dogs influenced the breed's history.

Becoming an Official Breed

A special group called the Club Espanyol del Ca Rater Mallorquí was started in 1990. This club began keeping records of the dogs.

The breed became officially recognized by the government of the Balearic Islands in 2002. This happened when their official breed standard (a description of what the dog should look like) was published. In 2004, the breed received national recognition in Spain.

What Are These Dogs Used For?

The Ca Rater Mallorquí dogs are mainly used on the island of Mallorca to hunt rats and rabbits. They are very good at this job.

These dogs also make good watchdogs. They can alert their owners to strangers. They are also known to be good pets for families.

See also

• Dogs portal
• List of dog breeds
• In Spanish: Ratonero mallorquín para niños