Rat Terrier vs Mountain Feist

Compare the Rat Terrier to the Mountain Feist. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Mountain Feists.

Rat Terrier vs Mountain Feist
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
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General Details
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-18 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
10-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1800 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart problems
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Rat Terrier
Mountain Feist
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black, Tan, and White
Blue, White, and Tan
White
White and Apricot
White and Blue
White and Chocolate
White and Lemon
White and Red
White and Silver
White and Tan
White, Chocolate, and Tan
Black
Red
Tan
White
White and Tan
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