 
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppy
ridge on back
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| group: hound /
scenthound |
height: m
25-27"/ 63.5-68.6 cm
f 24-26"/ 61-66 cm |
| types: |
weight: m
75-85 lbs / 34-38.6 kg
f 65-70 lbs / 29.5-31.8 kg |
| colors: |
light
or red wheaten, wheaten yellow, fox-red, white on chest |
| physical traits: |
muscular, strong, ridge
of hair growing in opposite direction running down spine |
| hair type: |
short, dense, sleek, glossy |
personality/
temperament: |
tidy, loyal, affectionate,
intelligent, reserved with strangers, obstinate, strong-willed |
maintenance/
special needs:
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low, exercise, space,
lots of food, one-on one companion, not good with other pets,
patience to train |
| nicknames: |
Ridgeback, Lion Dog, African
Lion Hound |
| origination: |
European settlers in South
Africa |
| bred for: |
retrieve, track, hunt
game, protection and keep large animals at bay |
| identifying traits: |
ridge down spine where
hair grows backward |
| ideal for: |
companionship, guarding,
watchdog, country or city life (with plenty of exercise),
security, country life |
| good with kids? |
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| life expectancy: |
12 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(hound dog group), fci-(scenthound related
dog group), ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group) |
| rescues: |
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Adult Rhodesian Ridgeback |
Red Wheaten Rhodesian Ridgeback |
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