Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Golden Retrievers to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1865 AD
1924 AD
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
