Greyhound vs Rat Terrier
Compare Greyhounds to Rat Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-18 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Egypt
United States
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1800 AD
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-18 Years
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Greyhound
Rat Terrier
