The
Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Peculiarity of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed is the ridge of hair which grows forward on his back.
Breed History
In 1922, a group of Rhodesian breeders set up a standard for Ridgebacks, which has remained virtually unchanged ever since.The Hottentots, a native race living in range of these early settlers, had a hunting dog that was half-wild with a ridge on his back formed by the hair growing forward.The Rhodesian Ridgeback, sometimes referred to as the African Lion Hound, is a native of South Africa bred by the Boer farmers to fill their specific need for a serviceable hunting dog in the wilds.
Breed Features
- sizeMedium Size
- coat lengthShort Coat
- trainabilityResponds Well
- grooming requiredOccasional Grooming
- activity levelSome Exercise
- barking levelQuiet
Breed Colors
- Light Wheaten
- lt Whtn Blk Nose
- Red wheaten
- Wheaten
- Brindle
- Fawn & White