Can someone explain the difference between a toy rat terrier and a toy fox terrier?

Question

I am researching for a new puppy and want to pick one that is perfect for our family. I am torn between the toy rat terrier and toy fox terrier. Can someone explain the differences in them and maybe tell me the pros and cons of each bread. Thanks!!

Answer 1

Per Donna Sullivan, President Rat Terrier Club (UKC),

Let's review some of the obvious differences between a Toy Fox Terrier and a Rat Terrier:



TFT Size: Classified by weight - by age of 6 months may not weigh over 7 pounds.



Rat Terrier: Miniature up to 13" - Standard over 13" and not over 18".



TFT body: Appears to be square with height approximate to length. The backline is strong, straight and firm.



Rat Terrier body: Slightly longer than height with 10:9 ratio preferred. The backline is strong and slightly sloping.



TFT Colors: Predominantly white with acceptable colors of white, & black with tan trim; white & black; white & tan with specific markings of black & tan.



Rat Terrier Colors: Hairless - any skin color is acceptable, freckles enlarge with age and skin darkens with exposure to the sun. Coated - White; tri colored (white with patches of black & tan); bi colors (any combination of black, tan, chocolate, red, orange, lemon, or blue with white); the white may be any size and located anywhere on the dog.



TFT Ears: must be erect when alert; are pointed and well up on the sides; set close together; not touching nor set too wide.



Rat Terrier Ears: the V-shaped ears are set on the outside of the skull and may be erect, tipped or button.



TFT Eyes: eye set is prominently forward but not bulging; color is always dark - with as dark as possible preferred.



Rat Terrier Eyes: eyes are obliquely set; round and small - somewhat prominent; rim color matches nose pigmentation; color ranges from dark brown to amber and matches coat color.



TFT Appearance: a small dog that has conformation, characteristics and personality of a Terrier.



Rat Terrier Appearance: a small to medium sized muscular hunting dog that is evaluated as a working Terrier.



While these may appear to be subtle differences to the untrained eye, size, color, body, movement as well as character make each breed unique.

Answer 2

Rat Fox Terrier

Answer 3

Toy Rat Terrier

Answer 4

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Can someone explain the difference between a toy rat terrier and a toy fox terrier?

I am researching for a new puppy and want to pick one that is perfect for our family. I am torn between the toy rat terrier and toy fox terrier. Can someone explain the differences in them and maybe tell me the pros and cons of each bread. Thanks!!

Answer 5

they are two different breeds. fox terrier is reconized by the AKC and the rat terrier is not. (i dont know about the toy fox)

they resemble each other very much. they have pretty much the same temperment- i think rat terriers are easier to train and handle. but i would say they are both good. they usually always need something to do- they are very active. watch out if you have them in the house they CAN and probably WILL rip up everything. its just a natural behavior for that type of breed.

also, take them to obedience asap! that will help. they are more fun (at least i think) when they are trained and they are very good dogs to teach for tricks!!

good luck! hope this helps

Answer 6

rat terriers actually are descents of fox terriers. rat terriers are part fox terrier and part jack Russel terrier. I'm not sure how to tell them apart but if you got it from a good breeder you can be pretty sure

Answer 7

Go to the AKC site & read the breed standard -Rats aren't recognised-try UKC for them.

"Family"??? that means kids? YUCK!! Older than10,I devoutely hope! Those breeds are too fragile for barbarian children



Uh,people?? She said TOY fox!!! NOT Fox Terrier . ENTIRELY different breeds & different GROUPS. Do NOT"look like JRT". Neither the Fox,wire OR smooth.

Answer 8

rat terriers looks more like chihuahas (sp?) and fox terriers look more like the usual Jack/Parson Russel Terriers



i think they have pretty much the same temperment, unless you mix 2 male JRT...then the fur will fly



good luck-terrier are the sweetest, craziest breed of dogs out there

Answer 9

Fox terriers are a little more stocky, rat terriers are slimmer and more wirey..Neither get big, but both are full af energy!

Answer 10

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Differences Between The Toy Fox Terrier And The Rat Terrier by Donna Sullivan, President Rat Terrier Club (UKC) The Rat Terrier is a small to medium sized well muscled hunting dog. In the Rat Terrier, there are two sizes (miniature up to 13" and standard over 13" but not exceeding 18"). They're both coated and hairless. We do not have a toy or giant size in the Rat Terrier. In many breeds - as in the Rat Terrier - you will find similarities - but it is the differences that distinguishes one breed from another. (Some examples are: Samoyeds/American Eskimos; Norfolk/Norwich Terriers; Lhasa Apso/Tibetan Terrier.) Let's review some of the obvious differences between a Toy Fox Terrier and a Rat Terrier: TFT Size: Classified by weight - by age of 6 months may not weigh over 7 pounds. Rat Terrier: Miniature up to 13" - Standard over 13" and not over 18". TFT body: Appears to be square with height approximate to length. The backline is strong, straight and firm. Rat Terrier body: Slightly longer than height with 10:9 ratio preferred. The backline is strong and slightly sloping. TFT Colors: Predominantly white with acceptable colors of white, & black with tan trim; white & black; white & tan with specific markings of black & tan. Rat Terrier Colors: Hairless - any skin color is acceptable, freckles enlarge with age and skin darkens with exposure to the sun. Coated - White; tri colored (white with patches of black & tan); bi colors (any combination of black, tan, chocolate, red, orange, lemon, or blue with white); the white may be any size and located anywhere on the dog. TFT Ears: must be erect when alert; are pointed and well up on the sides; set close together; not touching nor set too wide. Rat Terrier Ears: the V-shaped ears are set on the outside of the skull and may be erect, tipped or button. TFT Eyes: eye set is prominently forward but not bulging; color is always dark - with as dark as possible preferred. Rat Terrier Eyes: eyes are obliquely set; round and small - somewhat prominent; rim color matches nose pigmentation; color ranges from dark brown to amber and matches coat color. TFT Appearance: a small dog that has conformation, characteristics and personality of a Terrier. Rat Terrier Appearance: a small to medium sized muscular hunting dog that is evaluated as a working Terrier. While these may appear to be subtle differences to the untrained eye, size, color, body, movement as well as character make each breed unique.

Answer 11

Fox terrier and rat terriers are different breeds which mean they look different and do different things

Answer 12

One's a rat and the other's a fox

Answer 13

One is a rat made of plastic, the other is a whicker fox.

Neither bite.