Thai Ridgeback vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Thai Ridgeback to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Thai Ridgebacks and Kangal Dogs.
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
Thailand
Turkey
Origin Year
1650 AD
700 AD
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Thai Ridgeback
Kangal Dog
