Finnish Spitz vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Finnish Spitz to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Spitz and Rat Terriers.
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-18 Years
Height
15½-20 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
20-33 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Finland
United States
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1800 AD
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High to Very High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-18 Years
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Finnish Spitz
Rat Terrier
