Dalmatian vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Dalmatians to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Croatia
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1600 AD
1924 AD
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
10-12 Years
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
