Dachshund vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare the Dachshund to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Germany
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1400 AD
1924 AD
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Rhodesian Ridgeback
