Thai Ridgeback vs Koolie
Compare the Thai Ridgeback to the Koolie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Thai Ridgebacks and Koolies.
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
15-18 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
13-23 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
30-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Origin Country
Thailand
Australia
Origin Year
1650 AD
1840 AD
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
15-18 Years
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Thai Ridgeback
Koolie
