Poodle vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Poodle to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Rat Terriers.
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-18 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1200 AD
1800 AD
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-18 Years
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Poodle
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Poodle
Rat Terrier
