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RHODESIAN
RIDGEBACK
Characteristics,
care, health & breeder listings below.
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The Rhodesian
Ridgeback is NOT a breed for everyone. They are strong, and
do need basic obedience training. They are considered a sighthound
by the AKC, which explains their intelligent thinking. They can be
stubborn, can have selective hearing like a sighthound, and yet
they can be high-scoring dog at an obedience trial.
Ridgebacks are in
love with their family and will protect them by barking at
strangers and holding them "at bay" until their owner
tells them it's fine. Ridgebacks have been known to greet
someone by walking up to them and putting their nose in their
"private" area. There are two types of
Ridgebacks, the "Mastiff" looking body and the
"Greyhound" looking body. They have two color
types.: A black color muzzle, nose and nails; or the liver
(flesh) color face, nose and nails. A little white on the
chest or toes is acceptable. Some people claim the two
colors have slightly different personalities, as the liver-nose
is also called a lover-nose because they are more bonded and
clingy to their family and claim one person in their family as
"theirs." Ridgebacks do get along with other
breeds if introduced slowly, as is the case with many breeds.
They accept other family pets as part of their family indoors,
but outside those pets, and other wildlife, are considered fair
game to chase.
~Rose Bednarski-Simonson
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| AKC
Height: Dogs-25
to 27 inches in height; Bitches-24 to
Color: Light
wheaten to red wheaten. |
| Basic
Requirements: Puppies
are energetic and need a securely fenced yard with room to run and
play. Weekly brushing and occasional bathing will help to control
moderate shedding. |
| Temperament:
Rhodesian
Ridgebacks are devoted to their owners and make good watchdogs. They
are generally good with children. |
| Health
(Health Dictionary click here) Average
lifespan is 11 years. Watch for cataracts, dermoid sinus, hip/elbow
dysplasia, thyroid disorders |
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Rescue
/ Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders
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Rhodesian
Ridgeback Club of the United States, Inc.
www.rrcus.org
DeJa'Vue
Hounds
Rose
Bednarski Simonson, USA
http://www.dejavuehounds.com
Skypinda
Kennels, England
African
Lion Hounds
Groselon,
Bodorgon, Anglesey
N
Wales, UK LL625AB
http://groups.msn.com/BackintheRidgeback/skypindaafricanlionhounds.msnw
Photos:
Ch
Tubila's DeJa'Vue Travel 'n Man, TT "Mugabe"
Owner:
Rose Bednarski Simonson
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