Bloodhound vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare the Bloodhound to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
France
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1000 AD
1924 AD
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
None
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-12 Years
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bloodhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
