Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
85-140 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Switzerland
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1515 AD
1924 AD
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-12 Years
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
