Collie vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare the Collie to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1800 AD
1924 AD
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
