Learn more about the Rhodesian Ridgeback including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard. Is the Rhodesian Ridgeback the right breed for you?

2024年3月25日 · The Rhodesian ridgeback is a large hound dog breed from Africa that has a short, smooth coat with a distinctive ridge of fur running down the spine. The ridge grows in the opposite direction from the rest of the fur. Having been bred to hunt big game, including lions, ridgebacks were nicknamed the African Lion Hound, and possess a high prey drive.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large dog breed originally bred in Southern Africa. [1] The original breed standard was drafted by F.R. Barnes, in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), in 1922, and approved by the South African Kennel Union in 1927. Its forebears can be traced to the ridged hunting and guardian dogs of the Khoikhoi.

2025年3月10日 · Bred to track lions in unforgiving conditions, the Rhodesian Ridgeback develops unbreakable bonds with their owners and family. That makes them excellent guard dogs that are beefy enough to...

2024年8月15日 · Here are 10 Rhodesian Ridgeback facts to know. The Rhodesian Ridgeback Is a Product of Several Breeds. This South African breed is the result of crosses among the native ridged Khoikhoi dog...

2025年2月14日 · Loyal, dignified, and unique, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is an all-purpose dog that was famous for their ability to track and hunt lions in their native Africa. Modern Ridgebacks are kept as both...

2025年2月27日 · A breed of African lion hound originating from South Africa and Zimbabwe in the 1600s, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a cross between the European breeds of Dutch colonizers and the ridge-backed native hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi people.

2025年1月7日 · Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a gentle, affectionate, caring and dignified temperament. They are independent-minded, but are very loving and loyal toward their two-legged friends and family. Rhodesians rarely show any aggression toward humans.

2024年8月29日 · The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a gentle and intelligent dog that can make a terrific family pet for the right household. The dogs are named after the ridge of hair that grows down the center of their back—in the opposite direction from the …

2024年11月12日 · The Rhodesian ridgeback is a loyal and devoted dog breed, with an independent spirit and strong drive for companionship. They are alert, agile, and courageous dogs, with a deep bark that is good for protection and letting you know when visitors arrive.