But like all breeds, the Rhodesian ridgeback is prone to certain diseases. The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States , the official breed club, requires breeders complete hip and elbow evaluations. The club also strongly recommends additional testing for thyroid conditions , heart conditions, and eye anomalies.
Like other large dogs , Rhodesians are also susceptible to bloat , when dogs' stomachs swell and twist or flip, cutting off blood flow to other organs. This is a life-threatening condition, but you can help prevent bloat through a procedure that "tacks" the stomach to your dog's body, keeping it in place. Talk with your veterinarian the come up with the best health plan for your pup. Rhodesian ridgebacks can also have a defect called dermoid sinus , which typically requires surgical intervention.
The condition is sometimes present at birth, and reputable breeders and veterinarians will be able to identify it. Not all Rhodesian ridgebacks will encounter serious health issues, but it's important to be aware of these common concerns when considering this breed.
It's important to purchase all dogs from reputable breeders who will introduce you to the dog's parents and siblings. If adopting, ask the rescue for all available health history. Once known as the African lion hound, the Rhodesian ridgeback was in fact once bred to hunt lions, though he was never employed in the kill.
Instead, dogs would confront lions and distract them to give the hunter time to fire his weapon. But that's not where this breed's history begins. In the 16th and 17th centuries, European settlers arrived in southern Africa with their dogs—mastiffs, Great Danes, bloodhounds, and greyhounds. Ill-suited for the drastic temperatures, scarce water, and rough brush, the settlers began breeding their imports with the native Khoikhoi dog, a tribal hunting dog known for the ridge lining its back, according to the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue.
The result was a strong, fast, intelligent dog who made an excellent hunter. Today, Rhodesian ridgebacks are known to be loyal and loving family dogs. It is still a popular breed in its native South Africa, but more rare stateside. They're a hound, they're hunters, so they're going to be predatory.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Photo. Known for the trademark ridge that runs along their spines, Rhodesian ridgebacks are an independent, strong, and faithful breed. Learn more about living with Rhodesian ridgebacks. By Abby Gilman Updated July 21, Breed Group Group Breed Group herding hound hybrid non-sporting none sporting terrier toy working.
Dog Size Size Dog Size extra large lbs. Other Traits Traits Other Traits easy to groom easy to train friendly toward humans friendly toward other pets friendly toward strangers good for first-time pet owners good lap cat high potential for weight gain high prey drive highly territorial hypoallergenic low prey drive prone to health issues requires lots of grooming strong loyalty tendencies tolerates being alone tolerates being picked up.
Temperament Temperament Temperament affectionate bold neurotic shy sociable. Rhodesian Ridgeback. Rhodesian ridgebacks are named for the line of fur on their back that grows against the rest of their coat. It's like a mini mohawk! A Rhodesian ridgeback's brown eyes reveal how sweet and smart he is.
Living Needs. In the early 18th century, when Europeans started trading with the Khoikhoi people of Africa, they came across a type of dog with a ridge along his spine. This dog was noted as being ugly, but also an excellent guard dog. When Europeans decided to breed their own dogs with this African type they created the forbearers of the Rhodesian ridgeback.
The Rhodesian ridgeback was a prized hunting dog, capable of tracking and pinning lions, all the while avoiding crocodiles and snakes. These traits made the ridgeback very popular in Zimbabwe where he was initially bred. The Rhodesian ridgeback was recognized by the American Kennel Club in Not natural diggers, they may, however, create some cool summer "caverns" in your backyard if left unsupervised.
Rhodesian ridgebacks are extremely clean dogs with little odor and minimal shedding. 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. The breed's history dates back to the 16th century when the first Europeans explored the interior on the Cape of Good Hope. Here they discovered the Hottentot tribes living with a semi-domesticated dog that had hair along his spine — growing backwards. This is what we now refer to as the "ridge.
The Rhodesian ridgeback was bred by the Boer farmers to meet their needs for a hunting dog in the wilds of Africa. They needed dogs that could flush game, pull down larger wounded game and guard their farms from prowlers and wild animals at night. The farmers also needed a dog that could withstand the rigors of the African bush, handle the drastic changes in temperature from the heat of the day to the freezing night temperatures, be short-coated to avoid ticks in the brush, and that could go 24 hours without water.
This dog also had to be companion and protector to his wife and children. In a group of breeders in Zimbabwe set up a standard for the Rhodesian ridgeback that is virtually unchanged to this day. Several outstanding specimens were brought to the United States in the early s and, by , the Rhodesian ridgeback was the th breed admitted to the American Kennel Club. Select Your Region. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Youtube.
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