Comparison: Rhodesian Ridgeback and Weimaraner

Rhodesian Ridgeback and Weimaraner are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Rhodesian Ridgeback
Photo: Daira Signum Canis, CC BY 3.0, source
Weimaraner
Photo: Jassad415, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Rhodesian RidgebackWeimaraner
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds7. Pointing dogs
Country of originSouth AfricaGermany
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers61–69 cm59–70 cm
Weight32–36 kg25–40 kg
Life span10–12 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • A ridge of hair growing in the opposite direction along the back
  • Short wheaten to red coat
  • Muscular, athletic build
  • Silver-grey coat and pale amber eyes
  • Short smooth or long coat
  • Aristocratic athletic build
CoatShort, dense, sleek glossy coat; light wheaten to red wheaten.Short or long smooth coat; silver-grey.
PurposeA southern African hunting dog used to track lions and game; hence the ´lion hound´.A German pointer from Weimar bred by nobility for large game hunting; a versatile gundog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.