Rat Terrier
VS
English Toy Terrier
Rat Terrier vs English Toy Terrier
Compare Rat Terrier and English Toy Terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Rat Terrier
English Toy Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 46 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
5 – 10 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 18 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
Sponsored Ad
Characteristics
Rat Terrier
breed_badge.low_grooming
breed_badge.size_small
English Toy Terrier
breed_badge.low_grooming
breed_badge.easy_to_train
breed_badge.size_tiny
Summary
About Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier is an American‑bred, small to medium, athletic farm and vermin dog. Intelligent and energetic, it thrives on training, exercise, and close family contact. With a short, low‑maintenance coat in many pied colors, it suits active homes and excels in various dog sports.
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
Similar breeds
More breeds
