Border Terrier vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Border Terriers to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Unspecified
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1700 AD
1924 AD
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Border Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
