Ridge & Royal Rhodesian Ridgebacks
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback
On this page you can find out more about the Rhodesian Ridgeback, it's origin, it's features, it's needs, and other informations. Please consider to get more detailed knowledge thru expert literature if you are seriously interested in getting a Rhodesian Ridgeback! We decided to just provide a general overview as well as some useful links we found on the Internet. Just click the links down below.
Though we don't agree with every single detail, these videos offer a greater impression and introduction to the breed. For any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!
General Overview
Name: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin: South Africa, Simbabwe
Original purpose of breed: Lion hunting, farm protection
Purpose of breed today: guarding, hunting, rescue and therapy dog, family pet
Standard Size males: 63 - 69 cm
Standard Size females: 61 - 66 cm
Color: wheaten, red-wheaten, dark wheaten
white patches are allowed (less than 5% of the coat)
black "mask" is typical
black nose and brown nose (Livernose)
Special Feature: The ridge on their back (hair grows the
opposite direction)
Character: intelligent, proud, fearless, gentle, non aggressive,
protective, loyal, lazy but athletic and playful,
reserved towards strangers, very sensitive
