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Difference Between Molly And Rat Terrier

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In January of 2004, my parents surprised my sister and I with our very own puppy. We were ecstatic because it was our first pet. When we got the dog home, we immediately began thinking of suitable names. Finally, we decided on Gracie, and we have been enjoying her company ever since. Nearly 11 years later my parents decided to surprise us again. They bought a new puppy named Molly and welcomed her to the family. Since then Gracie and Molly have been the best of friends. They enjoy snuggling under blankets, taking naps, and playing fetch. Although Gracie and Molly share many of the same interest, they differ in that of breed, age, and attitude. The first major difference between Gracie and Molly is their breed. Gracie is a mix breed of a Jack Russel Terrier and a Rat Terrier. Her breed is specifically for hunting foxes; however, she can also be used for farm work and trail digging. As a result of the Rat Russel uses, this breed is normally very small. This enables the dog to fit into tight spaces such as fox holes. Molly on the other hand, is a German Shorthair Pointer. Of course, she originated from Germany, and the breeds main …show more content…

Gracie is very laid back and calm; whereas, Molly is energetic and vibrant. Also, Gracie tends to be very ill-mannered, especially around a crowd of people. She is not very good with children nor adults. However, this could be a consequence of her breeds characteristics, and not primarily because she has a bad attitude. Molly tends to be the exact opposite. She is very friendly, and moderately well in big crowds. Also, she loves to have the attention all on her, and she has more energy than most dogs her age. However, Molly can be quite territorial when it comes to other dogs. While Gracie does not mind the company of other canines, Molly can be aggressive and intrusive. Thankfully, despite these attitude mishaps, both dogs are well

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