How tall is a Thai Ridgeback?

An adult Thai Ridgeback stands about 22 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Thai Ridgeback considered a medium dog?

Yes — at 22" / 50 lb, the Thai Ridgeback falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #108 tallest.

How does a Thai Ridgeback compare to a person?

At 22" tall, a Thai Ridgeback stands about 34% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Thai Ridgeback Size Compared to a Person

A Thai Ridgeback stands 22″ at the shoulder and weighs about 50 lb — that puts it at 34% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #108 by shoulder height and falls into the medium-breed size class (Medium breeds, 16–22").

Thai Ridgeback next to a person at scale — 22-inch shoulder height, 50 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Thai Ridgeback at 22″ / 50 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Thai Ridgeback compares

	Thai Ridgeback	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	22″	64″	-42″
Weight	50 lb	135 lb	-85 lb

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About the Thai Ridgeback

The Thai Ridgeback is an ancient and rare primitive breed from Thailand, one of only three dog breeds in the world that features a distinctive ridge of hair growing in the opposite direction along its back. Originally bred as a guard dog, hunter, and companion in eastern Thailand, the Thai Ridgeback is athletic, muscular, and strikingly elegant with a short, smooth coat that comes in solid red, black, blue, or fawn.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Medium size class with shoulder height closest to the Thai Ridgeback.

Australian Shepherd — 22″ / 58 lb (same height)
Bearded Collie — 22″ / 50 lb (same height)
Black Mouth Cur — 22″ / 65 lb (same height)
Bull Terrier — 22″ / 60 lb (same height)
Canaan — 22″ / 50 lb (same height)
Colorado Bulldog — 22″ / 80 lb (same height)
Dalmatian — 22″ / 58 lb (same height)
Dingo — 22″ / 35 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Thai Ridgeback?: An adult Thai Ridgeback stands about 22 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Thai Ridgeback considered a medium dog?: Yes — at 22" / 50 lb, the Thai Ridgeback falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #108 tallest.
How does a Thai Ridgeback compare to a person?: At 22" tall, a Thai Ridgeback stands about 34% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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