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.

Thai Ridgeback vs Carolina Dog
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
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General Details
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
17-24 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Origin Country
Thailand
United States
Origin Year
1650 AD
1893 AD
Temperament
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Traits
Loving
Needy
Loving
Needy
Living Environment
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Common Health Issues
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Thai Ridgeback
Carolina Dog
Breed Colors
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