Bull Terrier vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Rat Terriers.
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-18 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1862 AD
1800 AD
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Bull Terrier
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
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-18 Years
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bull Terrier
Rat Terrier
