Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1924 AD
1819 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Jack Russell Terrier
