Australian Cattle Dog vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Rat Terriers.
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-18 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1800 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-18 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Australian Cattle Dog
Rat Terrier
