Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Mountain Cur – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Treeing Walker Coonhound	Mountain Cur
Origins	Zimbabwe	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	41	131	464
Reviews	5	2	1
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Other Names	African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound	TWC, Walker	Cur, Moutain Cur Dog, Cur Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1955 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	No set	Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$900-$1200	$400-$600	$300-$500

General Appearance - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Mountain Cur

Size	Large	Large	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	18-26 inches (46-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Mountain Cur

Coat	Dense	Smooth Shiny Dense Glossy	Rough Smooth
Colors	Golden Red White Gray Wheaten	White Tricolor Black	Blue Brown Red Yellow Blonde Brindle Cream White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Treeing Walker Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Mountain Cur requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed none to minimal.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.	Mountain Curs shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Mountain Cur

Temperament	Dignified Loyal Sensitive Intelligent Mischievous Strong Willed	Affectionate Confident Trainable Clever Loving	Intelligent Protective Courageous Watchful Quiet Energetic
Intelligent Rank	Average: Rhodesian Ridgeback's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite easy to train.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are easy to train.	Mountain Curs are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.	The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a playful breed.	Mountain Curs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Mountain Curs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly affectionate dogs.	Mountain Curs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a social breed.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds need for social interaction is average.	Mountain Curs are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.	Average to high: The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a vocal breed.	Low: The Mountain Cur barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average watchdogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are average watchdogs.	Mountain Curs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Rhodesian Ridgebacks strongly protect their territory.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Mountain Curs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Treeing Walker Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Mountain Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Mountain Curs 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.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Mountain Curs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Mountain Curs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Mountain Curs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Mountain Curs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Mountain Curs 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.
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 Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Mountain Cur

Stranger Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Mountain Curs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very kid-friendly dogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Mountain Curs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not cat-friendly dogs.	Mountain Curs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mountain Curs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Treeing Walker Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mountain Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mountain Curs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Mountain Curs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Mountain Curs 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Mountain Cur 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Mountain Cur

Health Issues	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Mountain Cur is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	Bloat Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Polyradiculoneuritis Skin Diseases Work-related Injuries	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-13 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mountain Curs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Rhodesian Ridgebacks need quite a lot of exercise.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Mountain Curs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Mountain Curs 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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mountain Cur 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Mountain Cur has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Mountain Cur is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Mountain Cur

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	4-6 puppies	3-8 puppies
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