Boxer vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare the Boxer to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Germany
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1894 AD
1924 AD
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
