Chow Chow vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Chow Chows to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
China
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
-150 BC
1924 AD
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Rhodesian Ridgeback
