Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Tibetan Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
China
Origin Year
1924 AD
10 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
