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Name	Labrador Retriever	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Harrier
Origins	England Canada	Zimbabwe	United Kingdom
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lab Labrador	African Lion Hound African Lion Dog	Harehound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Rhodesian Ridgeback? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier weight comparison:	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	20 inches (49 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$900-$1200	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rhodesian Ridgeback is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Harrier is easier than average to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier intelligence:	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier trainability comparison.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Harrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Harrier dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Harrier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Dignified Sensitive Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Mischievous	Active Friendly Outgoing Tempered Sweet Cheerful Tolerant
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Harrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier?	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Harrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier social needs comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are a social breed. See more.	Harrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Harrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Harrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier playfulness comparison:	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Harriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier?	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Harrier rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rhodesian Ridgeback indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Harrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Harrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Harrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rhodesian Ridgeback bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Harrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Harrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier mouthiness comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Harrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier?	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Harriers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Hip Dysplasia Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia	Ear Infections Eye Problems Obesity
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rhodesian Ridgeback should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Harrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback and Harrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Rhodesian Ridgeback: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Harrier: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier energy level comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Harrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Harrier dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Harrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 3/4 to 4 3/8 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Harrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier coat comparison:	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense	Thick Shiny
Colors What are the original Labrador Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback and Harrier color?	Black Yellow Chocolate	Gray Red White Golden Wheaten Copper	Black Tan Red White Lemon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Harrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or {name3 shedding:	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Harrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier?	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Harrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Harrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Harrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Harrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Harrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Harrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Harrier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier?	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Harrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Harrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Harriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Labrador Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Harrier? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier?	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rhodesian Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Harrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Labrador Retriever and Rhodesian Ridgeback and Harrier have?	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies	5-7 puppies
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Labrador Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Harrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1955 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Of The US	No data available

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