Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Labrador Retrievers to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Labrador 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
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Canada
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1700 AD
1924 AD
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Labrador Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
