Breed comparison
Boerboel vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Rhodesian RidgebackThe biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on affection with family, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability, mental stimulation needs.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Boerboel if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Rhodesian Ridgeback if you have young children, you want a quieter dog, you live in a smaller home or move often.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.