Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black and Tan Coonhound vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Black and Tan Coonhound	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound
Origins	Zimbabwe	United States	Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	41	130	253
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Other Names	African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound	American Black And Tan Coonhound	Bosnian Rough-haired Hound, Bosnian Hound, Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic, Illyrian Hound, Barak
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1955 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1945 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set
Price	$900-$1200	$300-$400	$500-$800

General Appearance - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black and Tan Coonhound vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Size	Large	Large	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	50-75 pounds (45-64 kg)	Male: 44-53 pounds (20–24 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	62.5 pounds (54.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	23-27 inches (58-68 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	25 inches (63 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)

Hair & Care - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black and Tan Coonhound vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Coat	Dense	Fine	Coarse Shaggy Double Dense
Colors	Golden Red White Gray Wheaten	Tan Black	Red Yellow Wheaten Gray
Grooming	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Black and Tan Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed none to minimal.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are heavy shedders.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds shed above average.

Characteristics - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black and Tan Coonhound vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Temperament	Dignified Loyal Sensitive Intelligent Mischievous Strong Willed	Adaptable Outright Tempered Lovable Intelligent Easygoing Gentle Trusting	Intelligent Obedient Friendly Gentle
Intelligent Rank	Average: Rhodesian Ridgeback's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Black and Tan Coonhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite easy to train.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are easy to train.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.	Black and Tan Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Black and Tan Coonhounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a social breed.	Black and Tan Coonhounds need for social interaction is average.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.	High: The Black and Tan Coonhound is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average watchdogs.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are average watchdogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Rhodesian Ridgebacks strongly protect their territory.	Black and Tan Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Black and Tan Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Black and Tan Coonhounds have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Black and Tan Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Black and Tan Coonhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Black and Tan Coonhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black and Tan Coonhound vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Stranger Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very kid-friendly dogs.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very cat-friendly dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Black and Tan Coonhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Black and Tan Coonhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Rhodesian Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Black and Tan Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black and Tan Coonhound vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Health Issues	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Black and Tan Coonhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	Cataracts Coonhound Paralysis Ectropion Entropion Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are high energy dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Rhodesian Ridgebacks need quite a lot of exercise.	Black and Tan Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Black and Tan Coonhounds don't need too much sleep.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2 3/4 to 4 3/8 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Black and Tan Coonhound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Black and Tan Coonhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Black and Tan Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Black and Tan Coonhound is an average drooler.	The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Black and Tan Coonhound vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	3-7 puppies
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