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Name	Rat Terrier	Smooth Fox Terrier	Beagle
Origins	United States	England	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	97	122	6
Reviews	2	1	10
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Decker Giant Rat Rattie Ratting Terrier American Rat Terrier	Foxie Smooth Fox Terrier Fox Terrier	English Beagle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle weight comparison:	Standard: 12-35 pounds (5.5-16 kg)	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Standard: 23.5 pounds (5.10.5 kg)	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle height comparison:	Standard: 14-23 inches (35.5-58.5 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Standard: 18.5 inches (35.5-58.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$700-$1200	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Very frequent: The Rat Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Smooth Fox Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle intelligence:	Smart: The Rat Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle trainability comparison.	Rat Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Rat Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rat Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Alert Affectionate Lively Inquisitive	Active Playful Alert Intelligent Affectionate Fearless	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle?	High: Rat Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle social needs comparison:	Rat Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Rat Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rat Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle playfulness comparison:	Average: Rat Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle?	Average: The Rat Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Very house-friendly dog the Rat Terrier breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Smooth Fox Terrier indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Rat Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Rat Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Rat Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Smooth Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Rat Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:	Rat Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle?	The Rat Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Heart Problems	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Distichiasis Lens Luxation	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Rat Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Smooth Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do Rat Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-18 years The average lifespan of Rat Terrier: 16 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Smooth Fox Terrier: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle energy level comparison:	Rat Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rat Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Rat Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	No data available	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Rat Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle coat comparison:	Dense Shiny	Smooth Double	Dense
Colors What are the original Rat Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier and Beagle color?	Black Tan Blue White Brown Tricolor	Black Red White Brown Black & Tan	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Rat Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Smooth Fox Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Rat Terrier dogs shed above average. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle?	Medium ⏺ The Rat Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Smooth Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Rat Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rat Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	Rat Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Rat Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Rat Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle?	Rat Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle?	Yes Rat Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rat Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Smooth Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rat Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Smooth Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rat Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier or Beagle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle?	Not really Rat Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Smooth Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Rat Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier and Beagle have?	5-7 puppies	3-6 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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Rat Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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