Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Hovawart
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Hovawarts. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
Germany
Origin Year
1924 AD
1210 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hovawart
