Breed comparison
Löwchen 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.
Löwchen
Rhodesian Ridgeback5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness3
3Energy level3
4Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective5
3Barking2
2Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
1Drooling2
The 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, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Löwchen if you want less dog hair. Pick the Rhodesian Ridgeback if you want a quieter dog, you want a more protective watchdog.
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.