Great Dane vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Great Danes to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Unspecified
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
-1400 BC
1924 AD
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
10-12 Years
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
