Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Articles

Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies

A Ridgeback puppy can be an absolute pleasure to bring into your home, however if you are looking at adding one of these puppies to your family then it is a good idea to learn a bit about them before making that decision. This dog is a large breed...

Bonding With Your Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African lion dog, although bred to hunt lions and known for its courage, also has its sensitive side and needs to be handled gently. Rough handling and harsh training techniques will not work with this breed. Rhodes...

Discover the Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed

I hope that the following article will help you if you are looking for a Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog As hunters, Ridgebacks were sent out in a pair, often in larger groups, to wear a lion down by taunting and goading it into confusion. The Rhodesia...

Rhodesian Ridgeback Training As A Guard Dog

Patrick Swayze had one. Kylie Minogue misses hers. In the most recent years, Rhodesian Ridgebacks have been increasingly popular among celebrities and dog lovers alike. Originating in South Africa and initially bred to help hunt lions, these h...

Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Profile

Description: The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, agile, and muscular dog. The dog measures 25 to 27 and the bitch 2 less. Depending on sex, this dog will weigh between 65 and 90 pounds. The Rhodesian Ridgeback has immense stamina, and can run for ...

Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog History

The modern day Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, sleek handsome hound that possesses exceptional qualities as a hunter, protector as well as companion. But this was not always the case, at least as far as the large size and lithe refined looks were ...

Rhodesian Ridgeback - How To Prevent Your Dog From Biting

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are known not only for the distinct fan-like ridge along their backs. This breed originally known as the African Lion Hound also makes excellent companions and guard dogs. Part of Rhodesian Ridgeback training is correcting...

Dog Breed Profile - Rhodesian Ridgeback

Records show that ridgebacked dogs were used in South Africa as hunting and companion dogs as far back as the 15th Century. They were used to track big game (hence the name "Lion Dog") and were trained to trap the prey without attacking, and to al...

The Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a breed that no one seems to know how to classify. In some countries this breed is considered a member of the Working Group. In other countries he has been placed in the Hound category. In still others he is a classified...