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Jen
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Jen asked in PetsDogs · 9 years ago

Which would you choose?

I've been thinking about getting either a Rat Terrier or a Toy Fox Terrier. I've done my research, both are very similar. I will probably do obedience, agility and/or flyball so keep that in mind. But, I can't decide which of these two breeds I like the best.

So which would you choose, and why?

Update:

I've considered Papillons as well. I'm going with the shorter coated dogs though. I had enough grooming to last me a lifetime with my wonderful, awsome Aussie that passed on a few years ago. I loved that dog like no other, but I am done with fluffy dogs lol!

Update 2:

And no way on a JRT. I've met more crazy JRT's than sane ones. Don't get me wrong, I have met a couple that were really great dogs, but most that I see ... INSANE doesn't even begin to cover it.

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    Well *I* would choose neither. I have a Jack Russell Terrier and I love JRTs. They are my favorite small terrier. Also I love Papillions and they tend to beat my dog in competition so I am a fan of their intelligence and focus.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Toy fox terrier

    - Real healthy

    - Easy to train

    - Smooth Coat

    - successful hunter

    - athletic dog

    - impressive trick dog

    more : http://animal.discovery.com/breed-selector/dog-bre...

    Rat Terrier

    They get small dog syndrome this is when they think there big dogs or the alpha or leader.

    - Very intelligent

    - good home watchdogs

    - Yap a whole lot

    - Need careful training

    http://www.pedigree.com/All-Things-Dog/Breed-Galle...

    Source(s): Toy fox terrier Is a better choice!
  • 9 years ago

    Neither, get a Papillon. They are the most adorable, most obedient, most best at everything. They are also good jumpers. They are good at agility. I have one and he was the easiest dog to train in obedience and agility

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Rat Terrier outta the two i think it's cuter

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    i had a papillon they cant be trained and get mean and snap i gave it away thank god get a PUG

    Source(s): ME
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