Poodle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Poodles to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Germany
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1200 AD
1924 AD
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Poodle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
