Differences and Similarities between the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier.

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Versus Toy Fox Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and for the Toy Fox Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Rhodesian Ridgeback or the Toy Fox Terrier.

Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Toy Fox Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large-sized dog while the Toy Fox Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Rhodesian Ridgeback belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Toy Fox Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Toy Fox Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Rhodesian Ridgeback to the Toy Fox Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier

Factor Rhodesian Ridgeback Toy Fox Terrier
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 13 to 14 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Height 24 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 70 to 85 pounds 3 to 7 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1620 $1100
Price Range $1250 – $1900 $875 – $1200
Temperament Score 84.2 percent 80.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination. Exams are recommended annually to age 9, annual recertifcation is required
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism w/Goiter
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 40 111
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 52 40

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Rhodesian Ridgeback in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Toy Fox Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Rhodesian Ridgeback is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Toy Fox Terrier is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Toy Fox Terrier is a better pet than the Rhodesian Ridgeback. So, you should get the Toy Fox Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are most different:

  • Rhodesian Ridgebacks do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Toy Fox Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Toy Fox Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • The Similarities Between the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier

    The Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are not easy to train.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Toy Fox Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks weigh 70 to 85 pounds when fully grown. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are 24 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Toy Fox Terriers weigh 3 to 7 pounds when fully grown. Toy Fox Terriers are 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Toy Fox Terrier

    The lifespan of Rhodesian Ridgebacks is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Rhodesian Ridgebacks is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Toy Fox Terriers is between 13 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Toy Fox Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Toy Fox Terriers live longer than Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

    Temperament of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Versus the Toy Fox Terrier

    The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a better temperament than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Rhodesian Ridgeback is 84.2 percent while the temperament score for the Toy Fox Terrier is 80.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 84.2 percent, the Rhodesian Ridgeback has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 80.0 percent, the Toy Fox Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 563 Rhodesian Ridgebacks and 10 Toy Fox Terriers.

    Price of Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Price of Toy Fox Terrier

    The average price of the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy is $1620. The price of the Rhodesian Ridgeback typically ranges from $1250 – $1900. However, the price of a Rhodesian Ridgeback can be as low as $500 and as high as $2850. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 175 Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Toy Fox Terrier puppy is $1100. The price of the Toy Fox Terrier typically ranges from $875 – $1200. However, the price of the Toy Fox Terrier can be as low as $400 and as high as $2800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 79 Toy Fox Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Rhodesian Ridgeback is more expensive than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Rhodesian Ridgeback Toy Fox Terrier
    Average Price $1620 $1100
    Price Range $1250 to $1900 $875 to $1200

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Rhodesian Ridgeback and Toy Fox Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies or how many Toy Fox Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Toy Fox Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Toy Fox Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy or the Toy Fox Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Adopting the Toy Fox Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Rhodesian Ridgebacks and many Toy Fox Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Rhodesian Ridgeback named Mufasa 21-12-102 that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Rhodesian Ridgebacks like Mufasa 21-12-102 on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Toy Fox Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Jason is a Male Toy Fox Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Toy Fox Terriers like Jason that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Also, Rocky & Jiggs In Frederick Md is an adorable Male Toy Fox Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    You can find more Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Toy Fox Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Rhodesian Ridgeback versus the Intelligence of the Toy Fox Terrier

    Rhodesian Ridgeback Toy Fox Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 52 out of 130 dog breeds 40 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Rhodesian Ridgeback has an obedience intelligence rank of 52 out of 130 dog breeds. The Rhodesian Ridgeback belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Rhodesian Ridgebacks tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Toy Fox Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 40 out of 130 dog breeds. The Toy Fox Terrier belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Toy Fox Terriers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Toy Fox Terrier is more intelligent than the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is more popular with dog owners than the Toy Fox Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Rhodesian Ridgeback is 40 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Toy Fox Terrier is 111 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Rhodesian Ridgeback

    Popularity of Rhodesian Ridgeback

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Year Rhodesian Ridgeback Popularity Rank Toy Fox Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 39 107
    2014 39 115
    2015 40 110
    2016 42 116
    2017 41 112
    2018 41 111
    2019 42 107
    2020 42 113

    Health Problems of Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Health Problems of Toy Fox Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Rhodesian Ridgeback is prone to more genetic health problems than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Rhodesian Ridgeback than for the Toy Fox Terrier.

    6 health tests are recommended for Rhodesian Ridgeback while 5 tests are recommended for the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Rhodesian Ridgebacks and in Toy Fox Terriers.

    Rhodesian Ridgeback Health Problems

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Rhodesian Ridgebacks for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination. Exams are recommended annually to age 9, annual recertifcation is required
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Rhodesian Ridgebacks here.

    Toy Fox Terrier Health Problems

    Toy Fox Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Toy Fox Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Toy Fox Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Toy Fox Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Toy Fox Terriers for:

  • Congenital Hypothyroidism w/Goiter
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Toy Fox Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Toy Fox Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the Rhodesian Ridgeback ranks 11 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 6564 Rhodesian Ridgebacks, 636 of them had Thyroid problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and how common these diseases are in Rhodesian Ridgebacks relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 11 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 15 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 31 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 32 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 48 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 56 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 97 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 102 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 168 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Toy Fox Terrier Breed is Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems.

    This is because the Toy Fox Terrier ranks 3 out of 4 dog breeds for Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 236 Toy Fox Terriers, 3 of them had Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Toy Fox Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Toy Fox Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems: Rank 3 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 10 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 21 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Rhodesian Ridgeback and in Toy Fox Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier:

    Disease Rhodesian Ridgeback Rank Toy Fox Terrier Rank
    Thyroid problems 11 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Shoulder problems 15 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 31 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 32 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 48 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 56 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 97 out of 145 dog breeds 21 out of 145 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 102 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 168 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems Not Common 3 out of 4 dog breeds
    Primary Lens Luxation problems Not Common 10 out of 17 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Toy Fox Terrier

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks do not like to be left alone.

    Toy Fox Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed more than Toy Fox Terriers?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Toy Fox Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Rhodesian Ridgeback or the Toy Fox Terrier

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Toy Fox Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Rhodesian Ridgeback or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very easy to groom.

    Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Rhodesian Ridgeback Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Toy Fox Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Rhodesian Ridgebacks Bark and Howl? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Toy Fox Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Rhodesian Ridgebacks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Toy Fox Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Rhodesian Ridgeback vs. Toy Fox Terrier

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Toy Fox Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Rhodesian Ridgebacks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Toy Fox Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Rhodesian Ridgeback or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks get along very well with other dogs.

    Toy Fox Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Rhodesian Ridgebacks good family dogs? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Toy Fox Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Toy Fox Terriers?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Toy Fox Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Rhodesian Ridgeback Easier to Train than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not easy to train.

    Toy Fox Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Rhodesian Ridgeback Better for Apartment Owners than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Toy Fox Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Rhodesian Ridgeback or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Toy Fox Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Rhodesian Ridgeback

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Rhodesian Ridgeback that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Rhodesian Ridgeback:

  • Black Mouth Cur (79 percent match with Rhodesian Ridgeback). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Bracco Italiano (80 percent match with Rhodesian Ridgeback). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Toy Fox Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Toy Fox Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Toy Fox Terrier:

  • Cairn Terrier (78 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Cairn Terrier.
  • Ibizan Hound (76 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Ibizan Hound.
  • Lowchen (77 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Lowchen.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Rhodesian Ridgeback and how the Toy Fox Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Rhodesian Ridgeback and of the Toy Fox Terrier to other breeds:

    Rhodesian Ridgeback Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Belgian Malinois     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Bordoodle     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Border Terrier     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Cavachon     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Komondor     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Standard Schnauzer     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Papillon     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Pomsky     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Pointer     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Biewer Terrier     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Valley Bulldog     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Basenji     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Dalmatian     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Akita     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Akbash     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Ibizan Hound     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Dutch Shepherd     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Silky Terrier     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Basenji     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Newfoundland     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Maltipoo     Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Beaglier     

    Toy Fox Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Toy Fox Terrier versus Pug     Toy Fox Terrier versus Aussiedoodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Skye Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Jack Russell Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Westiepoo     Toy Fox Terrier versus Giant Schnauzer     Toy Fox Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Ibizan Hound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Saint Berdoodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Puggle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Doberman Pinscher     Toy Fox Terrier versus Boston Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Fila Brasileiro     Toy Fox Terrier versus Golden Retriever     Toy Fox Terrier versus Leonberger     Toy Fox Terrier versus Puli     Toy Fox Terrier versus Japanese Spitz     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bearded Collie     Toy Fox Terrier versus Stabyhoun     Toy Fox Terrier versus Cavachon     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bolognese     Toy Fox Terrier versus Mastiff     Toy Fox Terrier versus English Cocker Spaniel     

    Conclusion: Rhodesian Ridgeback versus Toy Fox Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Toy Fox Terrier better suits you and your family.