Dalmatian vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Dalmatian to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Rat Terriers.
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-18 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Croatia
United States
Origin Year
1600 AD
1800 AD
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-18 Years
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
Rat Terrier
