The Rhodesian ridgeback, often referred to as the African Lion Hound, is a native of South Africa. They can be termed an "easy keeper" when it comes to food, but you may have to monitor caloric intake to keep them from overeating and becoming obese. Rhodesian ridgebacks are extremely clean dogs with little odor and minimal shedding.
Athletic dogs, they can be climbers and you may find their natural curiosity taking over when there is something interesting on the other side of the fence! Not natural diggers, they may, however, create some cool summer "caverns" in your backyard if left unsupervised. Ridgebacks are not barkers, but they will be an alert watchdog to anything unusual. These are excellent natural watchdogs and family protectors, but they do need to know that the caregiver is in charge.
Ridgebacks are protective of children and other household members. Because of their size, younger and more excitable ridgebacks may knock over small children by accident. They are good with children, but both child and dog must learn to behave around one another. These dogs can be good with cats if brought up with them. Ridgebacks are gregarious animals, enjoying the company of other dogs but families should be cautious about having several male dogs in one household, because this can lead to dominance struggles. Rhodesian ridgebacks are extremely tolerant dogs and excellent companions. Their natural protective instinct should be subjected to elementary obedience training for control. The ridgeback is easily trained and has above-average tractability.īecause of their innate abilities as guardians, ridgebacks should not be trained as protection dogs. This dog was bred to hunt and be a family protector. The ridgeback has a quiet, gentle temperament and rarely barks.Īlthough he may give the impression of a big, lazy hound, the Rhodesian ridgeback can be a threatening presence. The breed possesses many of the characteristics generally associated with Hounds, but is somewhat tougher than the typical hound breed. The Rhodesian ridgeback has won many admirers for his innate qualities. A little white on the chest and toes is permissible, but excessive white there, on the belly, or above the toes is undesirable. The color of a Rhodesian ridgeback ranges from light wheaten to red wheaten. Known for an even, dignified temperament, the ridgeback is devoted and affectionate to his master and reserved with strangers. Males range in height from 25 to 27" (85 pounds, 38 kilograms) and females from 24 to 26 inches (70 pounds, 32 kilograms).
He is capable of great endurance with a fair amount of speed. The Rhodesian ridgeback is a strong, muscular, balanced and athletic dog. At the beginning of this ridge are two identical crowns (whorls) directly opposite each other. It starts just behind the shoulders and continues down to just before the hips. This is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. Ever heard of a Horgi? What about a Cheagle? Or how about a Schnoodle? All three of these are names of mixed breed dogs! We’re celebrating National Mutt Day (July 31st and December 2nd) with this tribute to our favorite mixed breed dogs names.The hallmark of this breed is the ridge on the back.
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