German Shepherd vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare German Shepherds to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Germany
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1899 AD
1924 AD
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Medium
None
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
German Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
