Other names : Lion Dog. African Lion Hound.
Native country : South Africa
History
This South African dog was named for the ridge of hairs on his back. He is thought to be descended from a dog once used by the Hottentots and crossed with dogs imported by the first colonists from Europe in the seventeenth century, particularly mastiffs and the Bloodhound. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was developed by the Boers, and the standard for the breed was set in 1922 in the former Rhodesia. He is highly prized in the United States and Canada, where he hunts bear. The breed is very rare in France, where a Rhodesian Ridgeback club was founded in 1989.
Description
Hardy, solid, very fast, and courageous, this dog with great endurance and a keen nose hunts wild beasts (such as lion). Working in a pack, he can bring down large cats. Not friendly toward strangers, he makes a reliable dissuasive watchdog. He is aggressive toward other dogs. He is calm, barks rarely, and can be an affectionate pet. He needs rigorous training.
Advice
He is not suited to city life. He needs lots of exercise. He is resistant to heat and cold and can tolerate a lack of water or food. He should be brushed twice a week.
Function
Hunting dog. Watchdog, police dog. Companion dog.
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