My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a dog as a family pet. I want a Doberman Pincher but she wants a Rhodesian Ridgeback. I've never heard of the breed until recently but everything I've read has been positive. Do any of you have any experience with this breed and could give me the pros/cons of owning one? Thanks in advance.
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I've met a few at various dog parks. All of them have been outstanding dogs, very athletic, well behaved and friendly. But the owners say they are excellent watch dogs and would be a force to reckon with if you were uninvited.
Being bred in Africa they also tolerate heat very well and were active when other dogs decided it was too hot for anything. I really wouldn't mind having one myself. They are physical so they need their exercise but probably no more than a dobbie.
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...and just to add to it
http://www.akc.org/breeds/rhodesian_ridgeback/index.cfm
A large and muscular dog, the Rhodesian Ridgeback was not only developed as hunter but also as a family protector. The breed can be light wheaten to red wheaten and are sleek and glossy in appearance. Originally bred to hunt lions the breed is also known as the African Lion Hound.
A native of South Africa, the Rhodesian Ridgeback was bred by the Boer farmers to fill their specific need for a serviceable hunting dog in the wilds. In 1877 Reverend Helm introduced two Ridgebacks into Rhodesia where big game hunters found them outstanding in the sport of hunting lions on horseback. They raised and bred these dogs with an appreciation for their exceptional hunting qualities, the ridge on their back becoming a unique trademark. In 1950 outstanding specimens were imported to the United States and the breed was admitted to registration by the AKC in 1955.
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Originally posted by PO2UTake the Rhodesian Ridgeback!!!! However, they are expensive! And for good reason!Last edited by Rush817; 09-22-2009, 05:37 PM.Strong Body, Sharp Mind And Good Tactics!
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Originally posted by JasperST View Posthttp://www.akc.org/breeds/rhodesian_ridgeback/index.cfm
A large and muscular dog, the Rhodesian Ridgeback was not only developed as hunter but also as a family protector. The breed can be light wheaten to red wheaten and are sleek and glossy in appearance. Originally bred to hunt lions the breed is also known as the African Lion Hound.
A native of South Africa, the Rhodesian Ridgeback was bred by the Boer farmers to fill their specific need for a serviceable hunting dog in the wilds. In 1877 Reverend Helm introduced two Ridgebacks into Rhodesia where big game hunters found them outstanding in the sport of hunting lions on horseback. They raised and bred these dogs with an appreciation for their exceptional hunting qualities, the ridge on their back becoming a unique trademark. In 1950 outstanding specimens were imported to the United States and the breed was admitted to registration by the AKC in 1955.Strong Body, Sharp Mind And Good Tactics!
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Originally posted by Sense0Purpose1 View PostWhy do they still call it a Rhodesian Ridgeback, since the country hasn't existed since 1980?
Ridgebacks are awesome dogs-----------------check www.petfinder.com and try to find a rescue dog.........they have all sorts of breeds
I have never met a rescue dog that I didn't like.Since some people need to be told by notes in crayon .......Don't PM me with without prior permission. If you can't discuss the situation in the open forum ----it must not be that important
My new word for the day is FOCUS, when someone irritates you tell them to FOCUS
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If you go with a ridgeback, check them for Dermoid Sinus signs. It's a skin condition that requires surgery. Google it before getting a ridgeback
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