Weimaraner
VS
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Weimaraner vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Weimaraner and Rhodesian Ridgeback side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Weimaraner
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 70 cm
61 – 69 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
31 – 36 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 14 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Weimaraner
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Large
Rhodesian Ridgeback
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Large
Summary
About Weimaraner
Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.
About Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a powerful, athletic African hunting dog with a distinctive ridge of reverse-growing hair. Loyal and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs ample daily exercise, consistent positive training, and suits active, experienced owners.
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