Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Catahoula Leopard Dog
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Catahoula Leopard Dogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
20-26 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
50-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
United States
Origin Year
1924 AD
1600 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
50-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Catahoula Leopard Dog
