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- Origin: Southern Africa
- Lifespan: 10-12 years
- Height: 24-27 inches
- Male weight: 80-90 pounds
- Female weight: 65-75 pounds
- Small chance puppies will be born without a ridge
- Recognized by American Kennel Club in 1955
- Color: Ranges from tan to red
- Also called: Ridgeback, Lion Dog, African Lion Hound
- Used to hunt lions in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)RRCUS: Rhodesian Ridgeback FAQ
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The Rhodesian ridgeback is a strong, muscular and active dog characterized by the ridge of hair which grows forward on its back. Though some puppies may be born without the ridge, these are usually not bred as the ridge is preferred by breeders.Rhodesian Ridgeback Health: Ridge Inheritance in the Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback Attributes
Though Rhodesian ridgebacks were once used as hunting dogs in Africa, and are bred from European hunting dogs mixed with a ridged African breed, in America they are primarily used as family pets. They have a good sense of sight and smell, and are generally quiet and as puppies are quite active. They are a minor breed in the U.S., and as such patient pet owners will usually be able to find one available from a breeder.RRCUS: Rhodesian Ridgeback Historical Information-
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Rhodesian Ridgeback Questions
I was watching the animal planet show breed all about it and they said ridgebacks are immune to bug bites is this true or false? 1 AnswerAccording to several sources, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are insensitive to insect bites, which means they experience almost no pain or discomfort from them. This tra... read more -
Rhodesian Ridgeback Related Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Rhodesian Ridgeback Merchandise
- CafePress.com: Rhodesian Ridgeback T-Shirts and Gifts
- Dog Shoppe.net: Rhodesian Ridgeback Products
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@breyeschow yup. @btatusko has been a regional coordinator for rhodesian ridgeback rescue for a few years. has some west coast connections!
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N no my Luigi is not a pit. Theirs nothing wrong with pits just that Luigi is half Dalmatian half Rhodesian Ridgeback which is an empressive
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Anyone wanna Rhodesian ridgeback!? I'm about to kill mine, he's driving me crazy!
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Holly Rhodesian Ridgeback Embroidered TShirt http://bit.ly/08vATtX
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Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy loves her lion http://bit.ly/07Z4Afm
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