Thai Ridgeback vs Carolina Dog
Compare the Thai Ridgeback to the Carolina Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Thai Ridgebacks and Carolina Dogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Thai Ridgeback is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Carolina Dog has an average tendency to bark. The Thai Ridgeback will bark less frequently than most dogs.
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| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Carolina Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 20-24 in. | 17-24 in. |
| Weight | 35-60 lb | 40-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Thailand | United States |
| Origin Year | 1650 AD | 1893 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
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| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 80°F | 35°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium-High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 28 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium-High |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
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.
| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Carolina Dog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | High |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Carolina Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Carolina Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Black&tan | No | Yes |
| Buff | No | Yes |
| Piebald | No | Yes |
| Red-ginger | No | Yes |