Comparison: Rhodesian Ridgeback and Hungarian Vizsla

Rhodesian Ridgeback and Hungarian Vizsla are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Rhodesian Ridgeback
Photo: Daira Signum Canis, CC BY 3.0, source
Hungarian Vizsla
Photo: Florrez Maximal, CC0, source
Rhodesian RidgebackHungarian Vizsla
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds7. Pointing dogs
Country of originSouth AfricaHungary
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers61–69 cm54–64 cm
Weight32–36 kg20–30 kg
Life span10–12 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • A ridge of hair growing in the opposite direction along the back
  • Short wheaten to red coat
  • Muscular, athletic build
  • Solid golden-rust coat
  • Medium drop ears and lean head
  • Elegant athletic build
CoatShort, dense, sleek glossy coat; light wheaten to red wheaten.Short smooth coat; golden rust.
PurposeA southern African hunting dog used to track lions and game; hence the ´lion hound´.A Hungarian aristocrats' pointing gundog, versatile bird dog; nearly extinct after World War II.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.