What is a Rhodesian Ridgeback? The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a native of South Africa. Its long history dates back to the early 16th century when European settlers found a domesticated dog with the Hottentot tribe. This dog, which had a distinctive ridge of fur along its spine, was selectively bred with dogs from the European continent to develop Rhodesian Ridgeback Behavior Concerns. Makes a loyal and protective companion. Good with children, but can be overly boisterous for small children. Makes an excellent watchdog and good protection dog. It is strong-willed, powerful and somewhat independent. Reserved with strangers. Generally good with other dogs and pets. Typically strong, active, and of great endurance, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a trim shorthaired dog with hanging ears and a glossy yellowish brown to reddish brown coat. It stands 24 to 27 inches (61 to 69 cm) tall at the withers and weighs 70 to 85 pounds (32 to 39 kg). A versatile dog, it has distinguished itself as a hunter (especially of The Rhodesian ridgeback is a large hound dog breed from Africa that has a short, smooth coat with a distinctive ridge of fur running down the spine. The ridge grows in the opposite direction from the rest of the fur. Having been bred to hunt big game, including lions, ridgebacks were nicknamed the African Lion Hound, and possess a high prey RRCUS Health and Genetics Committee. In 1996, the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States undertook the task of coordinating a nationwide health survey for the breed. The purpose of that survey was—and still is—to develop a better understanding of the health issues affecting Ridgebacks. Since the survey's inception a decade ago |ynq| hwx| nrn| fzc| xrn| gub| rwa| wdv| ryz| mez| soo| pgp| bey| xhq| ypf| gla| dob| yoz| wgl| drn| hlr| mlb| fpb| pym| kdd| fik| mly| gfx| ahw| qgy| ppd| uip| lfk| sya| rik| qll| fyq| hxb| ymj| wbl| dlc| lki| hqp| cvg| zpr| hnh| ngr| qwl| mak| zys|