Rottweiler vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rhodesian Ridgeback – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rottweiler	Central Asian Ovtcharka	Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origins	Germany	Russia	Zimbabwe
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Group	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	8	414	41
Reviews	5	1	5
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Other Names	Rottie, Rott	Central Asian Shepherd, Central Asian Sheepdog, Central Asian Owtcharka, Central Asian Ovcharka, Central Asian Ovtcharka, Middle Asian Shepherd Dog, Middle Asian Shepherd, Middle Asian Sheepdog, Middle Asian Owtcharka, Middle Asian Ovcharka Sredneasiatskaia Ovtcharka, Alabai, Turkmen Alabai, Aziat, Volkadov, Wolf Crusher	African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1955 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds 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 United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	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
Price	$1200-$2000	$1200-$2500	$900-$1200

General Appearance - Rottweiler vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Size	Large Giant	Large Giant	Large
Weight	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	121-176 pounds (55-80 kg)	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	148.5 pounds (67.5 kg)	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	27-32 inches (68.5-81 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	29.5 inches (75 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Rottweiler vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Coat	Dense	Dense Thick Double	Dense
Colors	Mahogany Tan Rust Black	White Black Fawn Brindle Grey Russet Straw Flecked	Golden Red White Gray Wheaten
Grooming	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Central Asian Ovtcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Rottweilers shed moderately.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas shed above average.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Rottweiler vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Temperament	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective	Adaptable Curious Independent Bold Imperturbable Strong	Dignified Loyal Sensitive Intelligent Mischievous Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Central Asian Ovtcharka's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Rhodesian Ridgeback's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Rottweilers are easy to train.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are hard to train.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not the most playful dog breed.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are a social breed.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Central Asian Ovtcharka rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are one of the best watchdogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are extremely protective guard dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Central Asian Ovtcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have average wanderlust potential.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas 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.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not apartment-friendly dogs.	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.
Adaptability	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas 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.	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.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Rottweiler vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Stranger Friendly	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not stranger friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are kid-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are average friendly towards cats.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Central Asian Ovtcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are generally with other pets.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	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.	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.	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 Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Central Asian Ovtcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rhodesian Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes 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 - Rottweiler vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Health Issues	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	8-11 years	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas need quite a lot of exercise.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Central Asian Ovtcharka can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Central Asian Ovtcharka has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Central Asian Ovtcharka drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

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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	8-12 puppies	4-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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