Thai Ridgeback vs Blue Lacy

Compare the Thai Ridgeback to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Thai Ridgebacks and Blue Lacies.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - The Thai Ridgeback is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Blue Lacy is not recommended for new owners.
  • Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Thai Ridgeback is the most friendly between the breeds.
  • Grooming - Both the Thai Ridgeback and Blue Lacy are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
  • Barking - The Blue Lacy bark/howls frequently. The Thai Ridgeback has a low tendency to bark.
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Thai Ridgeback vs Blue Lacy
Thai Ridgeback
Blue Lacy
Breed NameThai RidgebackBlue Lacy
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-16 yrs.16-20 yrs.
Height20-24 in.18-25 in.
Weight35-60 lb25-50 lb
IntelligenceHighHigh
History
Origin CountryThailandUnited States
Origin Year1650 AD1858 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessGoodGood
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodGood
Pet FriendlyGoodBelow Average
Stranger FriendlyAverageBelow Average
Personality
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentYesNo
IndoorNoYes
Small YardNoYes
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹40°F to 80°F40°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsBelow AverageVery Often
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelMedium-HighMedium-High
Exercise RequiredMediumMedium
Top Running Speed28 mph24 mph
StrengthHighMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceMediumLow
SheddingMediumMedium
DanderMediumLow
Drool AmountNoneNone

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameThai RidgebackBlue Lacy
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoYes
Breed Instincts
AggressionAverageAverage
Burrow/DiggingAverageAverage
ChasingAverageHigh
Follow CommandsAverageAverage
FightingAverageBelow Average
GuardingHighAverage
HerdingAverageHigh
HuntingAverageHigh
ProtectionHighAverage
Remove VerminAverageAverage
SleddingBelow AverageBelow Average
WatchHighAverage
Health Comparison
Breed NameThai RidgebackBlue Lacy
Lifespan
Lifespan12-16 yrs.16-20 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Color Dilution AlopeciaNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameThai RidgebackBlue Lacy
Coat
FurYesYes
Coat Type
Smooth CoatYesYes
Coat Texture
RoughYesNo
StraightYesYes
Coat Length(s)
ShortYesYes
Coat Color(s)
BlackYesNo
BlueYesYes
BrindleYesNo
FawnYesNo
RedYesYes
WhiteYesNo
TricoloredNoYes