Beagle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare the Beagle to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Greece
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
500 AD
1924 AD
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Beagle
Rhodesian Ridgeback
