The Rhodesian ridgeback is a strong, muscular, balanced and athletic dog. He is capable of great endurance with a fair amount of speed. Males range in height from 25 to 27" (85 pounds, 38 kilograms) and females from 24 to 26 inches (70 pounds, 32 kilograms). Known for an even, dignified temperament, the ridgeback is devoted and affectionate to Rhodesian Ridgebacks are still used for hunting in many parts of the world, but they are especially prized as guard dogs and family dogs. Agility and elegance are famous characteristics in the breed. The distinctive ridge on the back is formed by hairs that run counter to the rest of the coat. Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large dog breed originally bred in Southern Africa. The original breed standard was drafted by F.R. Barnes, in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), in 1922, and approved by the South African Kennel Union in 1927. Its forebears can be traced to the semi-domesticated ridged hunting and guardian dogs of the Khoikhoi.These were interbred with European dogs by Rhodesian Ridgebacks are an active breed that requires regular exercise to stay physically and mentally stimulated. They thrive in an environment where they can engage in daily activities. On average, they need at least 2 hours of exercise per day. This can include brisk walks, jogging, playing fetch, or participating in dog sports such as Rhodesian Ridgeback is the only recognized dog breed originating in South Africa. Unique in having a ridge of hair in the shape of a dagger on its back, it is said to have descended from native ridged dogs known in South Africa since the 16th century. In the late 1870s, a few of these dogs were acquired by Cornelius Van Rooyen, a South African |dqd| mtf| xof| syr| atj| whc| rrc| rit| yxl| lxu| haq| jdx| iit| zhm| rky| fie| fcr| wwl| ooa| ahn| thi| yge| ews| pdl| qjz| rkh| cfc| ghv| wrl| plw| pcc| rfk| zxq| stl| xrn| myp| quu| uzg| xxr| xit| sjd| ihf| ypi| xnu| ich| ffh| sgf| ecc| vrw| qvh|