Greyhound vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare the Greyhound to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Egypt
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1924 AD
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Low
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Greyhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
