Chow Chow vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Chow Chow to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Rat Terriers.
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-18 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-150 BC
1800 AD
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-18 Years
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Rat Terrier
