Redbone Coonhound vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Redbone Coonhounds to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-27 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
United States
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1700 AD
1924 AD
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
High
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
