Rat Terrier vs Toy Fox Terrier
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Toy Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Toy Fox Terriers.
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-18 Years
13-15 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
8½-11½ Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
3½-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1800 AD
1930 AD
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
13-15 Years
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rat Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
