German Pinscher vs Rat Terrier
Compare the German Pinscher to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Rat Terriers.
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-18 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1879 AD
1800 AD
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-18 Years
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Pinscher
Rat Terrier
