Bullmastiff vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare the Bullmastiff to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1860 AD
1924 AD
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bullmastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
