Rat Terrier vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Pocket Beagles.
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-18 Years
11-14 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1600 AD
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
11-14 Years
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rat Terrier
Pocket Beagle
