Akita vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare the Akita to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Japan
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1600 AD
1924 AD
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
