Pug vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Pug to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Rat Terriers.
Pug
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-18 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-206 BC
1800 AD
Pug
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Rat Terrier
Pug
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Pug
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
None
Pug
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pug
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pug
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-18 Years
Pug
Rat Terrier
Pug
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pug
Rat Terrier
