While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Torkies are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Dignified
Loyal
Sensitive
Intelligent
Mischievous
Strong
Willed

Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Avoid Torkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer 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

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Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

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Brown

Brown
Black

Fawn
Red

Torkies are known for their coat length.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Rhodesian Ridgeback can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Torkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Torkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Cataract
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Dermoid Sinus
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat

Bronchitis

Entropion
Deafness
Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Wellness Check

Hip
Hearing
Breeder Check For Dermoid Sinus
Skeletal
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Torkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Rhodesian Ridgeback has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Torkies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Fetch, Walking

Fetch, Eating Snacks, Walk, Run, Playing, Tug-of-war, Running, Sniffing, Jumping, Walking, Get massages, Facial kisses, Wandering, Catch treats, Play, Zoomies, Go get it, Everything, Cuddling, Walks, Swimming

Torkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Torkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Torkie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Rhodesian Ridgeback, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Torkies usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Torkie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Torkie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Rhodesian Ridgeback should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Torkie feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 79-85 pound (36 - 39 kg) Rhodesian Ridgeback feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Torkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Rhodesian Ridgeback is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Torkie is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Rhodesian Ridgeback is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Torkie has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Torkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Torkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Torkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Torkies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.