Rat Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Jack Russell Terriers.
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-18 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1819 AD
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
10-15 Years
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
