Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Shiba Inu
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
Japan
Origin Year
1924 AD
-300 BC
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shiba Inu
