Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Presa Canario
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Presa Canarios. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
85-145 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
Spain
Origin Year
1924 AD
1600 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presa Canario
