Rat Terrier vs Kromfohrlander
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Kromfohrlander. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Kromfohrlanders.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Rat Terrier and Kromfohrlander are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Rat Terrier and Kromfohrlander are great with children.
- Grooming - The Rat Terrier is easy to groom while the Kromfohrlander has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - The Kromfohrlander has an average tendency to bark. The Rat Terrier will rarely bark.
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| Breed Name | Rat Terrier | Kromfohrlander |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-18 yrs. | 8-12 yrs. |
| Height | 10-18 in. | 15-18 in. |
| Weight | 10-24 lb | 20-30 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United States | Germany |
| Origin Year | 1800 AD | 1940 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 27 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | Low-Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low-Medium | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Rat Terrier | Kromfohrlander |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | High | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | High | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | High | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Rat Terrier | Kromfohrlander |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-18 yrs. | 8-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bladder Stones | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Eye Problems | Yes | No |
| Heart Problems | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Name | Rat Terrier | Kromfohrlander |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Shaggy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Tan, & White | Yes | No |
| Blue, White, & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red, White, & Sable | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| White & Apricot | Yes | No |
| White & Blue | Yes | No |
| White & Chocolate | Yes | No |
| White & Fawn | Yes | No |
| White & Lemon | Yes | No |
| White & Red | Yes | No |
| White & Silver | Yes | No |
| White & Tan | Yes | Yes |
| White, Blue, & Fawn | Yes | No |
| White, Chocolate, & Tan | Yes | No |
| White & Brown | No | Yes |