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Rhodesian
Ridgeback dog breed
Picture courtesy of V.O'Hare
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
South
Africa as a hunting dog. |
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Life expectancy |
12
Years |
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Color |
Light
wheaten to red wheaten. |
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Coat type |
Short,
dense, sleek and glossy. |
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Exercise needs |
Needs
a great amount of exercise as he has tremendous stamina. Loves
to swim. |
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Temperament |
The Ridgeback is friendly and obediant. Intelligent but stubborn.
Makes a good watch dog. |
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Good with children |
Gets
along with children, as long as they are not pestered. Needs
socialization when young to accept cats, dogs and other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Minimal grooming of his short coat is required. Brush with a
firm bristle brush and shampoo only when necessary. |
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Average size (inches) |
25
- 27
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24
- 26
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Average weight (lbs) |
75
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65
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Health issues |
Hip irregularities, sinus
problems, osteochondrosis. |
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Living conditions |
A fenced yard
is essential in an urban environment. Thrives in a large property
where he can patrol his home ground. |
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Dog
breed description
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A Rhodesian Ridgebacks uniqueness
is the ridge on the back, formed by the hair growing in the opposite
direction to the rest of the coat. A strong muscular and active dog,
symmetrical outline and capable of great endurance with speed. Named
after the country of Rhodesia which is now Zimbabwe he was once called
the Lion Dog as he would hunt lions and other big game in packs. Developed
from crossing the local dog (the African Hottentot Hunting Dog) who
had a distinctive ridge of hair growing in the reverse direction along
his back to the Pointer, Mastiff, Greyhound and Bulldog.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is
a wonderful custom-bred working dog.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback makes an excellent watch-dog and very capable
guard dog.
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