Maltese vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Maltese to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Malta
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
-200 BC
1924 AD
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Maltese
Rhodesian Ridgeback
