Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Lurcher
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Lurchers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
Ireland
Origin Year
1924 AD
1400 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Lurcher
