Rat Terrier vs Jagdterrier
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Jagdterrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Jagdterriers.
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-18 Years
13-15 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
17-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1900 AD
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
13-15 Years
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Rat Terrier
Jagdterrier
