Rat Terrier vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1800 AD
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
12-15 Years
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Rat Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
