Irish Terrier vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Irish Terriers to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Ireland
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1875 AD
1924 AD
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
