German Shorthaired Pointer vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Germany
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1800 AD
1924 AD
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Shorthaired Pointer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
