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Rhodesian Ridgeback
History and Origin
The Rhodesian Ridgeback ( also known as African Lion Hound) is a large hunting dog originated from South Africa.
From 1650 years the Europeans emigrants to Rhodesia (which is now Zimbabwe) had been crossed European dogs with South Africa native ridged dogs to get a perfect dog to able to hunt, to herd,to protect property and to be easy to groom and keep. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was the result that licked all creation. These dogs are particularly known to be good lion hunters but they also excel at smaller game retrieving, are good watchdogs and companions. First standard for the Rhodesian Ridgeback was written in 1922 by Francis Richard Barnes, who contributed in a lot in breeding the present Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Temperament and Personality
Rhodesian Ridgebacks possessed a considerable stamina, speed and need a lot of exercise. Can be excellent jogging companions. They are very intelligent, affectionate and make a great family pet. Can be sometimes stubborn. Need obedience training. Have very few health problems.
Size and AppearanceRhodesian Ridgebacks are a large-sized short-coated dogs, handsome and muscular with strong tapered tail.They have a unique exterior due to the ridge on the back, formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat.
The colours range from light wheaten to red wheaten sometimes with small white markings on the chest and feet.
Height is 24 - 27 inch, weight: 65 - 85 lbs.
Care
Need occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush or wiping with cloths.
Lifespan is 11 years.
The breed is recognized by CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, RRCUSI
Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rodesian , Rodecian RigbackRhodesian Ridgeback - puppies, dogs for sale
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Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Date of birth: - 0, 0000
Sex: both available
Quality: SHOW
Price: $1500
Puppies of rhodesian ridgeback- Red colour, good character. Both parents are multi and interchampions. Father is imported from South Africa, Interch. Heshimayakimba Grand Aquarius.
Breeder:
Tatjana Volkova
Location: Kiev
Country: Ukraine
Phone: +380672472544
Web: www.bestridgeback.org
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