Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Black Mouth Curs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-16 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
35-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
United States
Origin Year
1924 AD
1964 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
35-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-16 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Black Mouth Cur
