Rat Terrier vs Whippet
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Whippets.
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1610 AD
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
12-15 Years
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Rat Terrier
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rat Terrier
Whippet
