Chihuahua vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Chihuahuas to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Mexico
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1850 AD
1924 AD
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Rhodesian Ridgeback
