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African Lion Hound
Sighhound and Pariah
24 – 27 inches
65 – 85 lbs.
Light wheaten to red wheaten.
Short, dense, sleek and glossy.
Indoors – Low, Outdoors – Very High
A fenced yard is essential for the Rhodesian Ridgeback in an urban environment. Rhodesian Ridgebacks thrives in a large property where they can patrol theirs home ground. The owner of a Rhodesian Ridgeback should be able to control a large, independent, athletic dog.
12 years
7 – 8
Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are friendly, obedient
Yes, as long as they are not pestered.
Needs socialization when young to accept cats, dogs and other pets.
Hunting dog, watch dog and family pet.
Very High
Very High
Rhodesian Ridgebacks need a consistent and equable approach to training. Intelligent but stubborn. Start training when they are young and easy to manage.
High, Obedience – Low, Problem Solving – High
Hip irregularities, sinus problems, osteochondrosis.
Named after the country of Rhodesia which is now Zimbabwe they were once called the Lion Dog as they would hunt lions and other big game in packs. Rhodesian Ridgebacks were developed from crossing the local dog (the African Hottentot Hunting Dog) who had a distinctive ridge of hair growing in the reverse direction along their back to the Pointer, Mastiff, Greyhound and Bulldog.
1955
Hound Group
Hound
Minimal grooming of the Rhodesian Ridgebacks short coat is required. Brush with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when necessary. Rhodesian Ridgebacks need a great amount of exercise as they have tremendous stamina. Loves to swim.
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 6), KC (GB), UKC
