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Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Rhodesian Ridgeback traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Rhodesian Ridgeback dog
  • API trait row: Rhodesian Ridgeback
  • Weight range: 70.0-85.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: more protective, kid-friendly, easier to train

Rhodesian Ridgeback traits

TraitRhodesian Ridgeback
Good with children5/5
Good with other dogs3/5
Shedding3/5
Grooming needs2/5
Drooling2/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers3/5
Playfulness3/5
Protectiveness5/5
Trainability4/5
Energy3/5
Barking2/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Rhodesian Ridgeback
large size, light grooming		$880/yr$180/yr$61/mo$1,792/yr

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