Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Weimaraner
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Weimaraners. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
Germany
Origin Year
1924 AD
1800 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner
