Dachshund vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Dachshund to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Rat Terriers.
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-18 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1400 AD
1800 AD
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-18 Years
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Rat Terrier
