Rat Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United States
Australia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1900 AD
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
12-15 Years
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Rat Terrier
Silky Terrier
