Breed Info
Please do your research, to insure this is the breed for you.
| For more info please have a look at these links. Canadian Kennel Club: www.ckc.ca American Kennel Club: www.akc.org Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Canada: www.rrclubofcanada.org Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of United States:http://rrcus.org/index.htm |
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an intelligent dog with an independent mind. His
ancestors had to think for themselves in the bush, evaluate a situation and act
accordingly without instructions from the owner.
Around the house they are easy going, somewhat lazy dogs content to doze in a
sunny spot or in front of the fire. Ridgebacks are very much people dogs. They
need to be where their people are. They are usually clean dogs, and should be
easily house trained. They can be aloof with strangers. But this should never be
confused with nervousness as this is not acceptable in a Ridgeback..
As much as an adult Ridgeback can be lazy, they can also be on the go at the drop
of a hat. They need a secured yard, and benefit greatly from daily walks.
While the Ridgeback appears to be a tough dog, they are also sensitive. Rough,
harsh treatment will quickly ruin a Ridgeback. Fair, consistent training will get the
desired results.
Ridgebacks have a well developed hunting instinct. And will chase anything that
runs away from them, including other dogs and people, as many a startled jogger
will confirm. It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe and from being a
nuisance to others.
To sum up the Ridgeback character, they are loyal, brave, sensitive, wise, and
independent. They do have a sense of humor, and it often helps if a new
Ridgeback owner has a sense of humor as well!
ancestors had to think for themselves in the bush, evaluate a situation and act
accordingly without instructions from the owner.
Around the house they are easy going, somewhat lazy dogs content to doze in a
sunny spot or in front of the fire. Ridgebacks are very much people dogs. They
need to be where their people are. They are usually clean dogs, and should be
easily house trained. They can be aloof with strangers. But this should never be
confused with nervousness as this is not acceptable in a Ridgeback..
As much as an adult Ridgeback can be lazy, they can also be on the go at the drop
of a hat. They need a secured yard, and benefit greatly from daily walks.
While the Ridgeback appears to be a tough dog, they are also sensitive. Rough,
harsh treatment will quickly ruin a Ridgeback. Fair, consistent training will get the
desired results.
Ridgebacks have a well developed hunting instinct. And will chase anything that
runs away from them, including other dogs and people, as many a startled jogger
will confirm. It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe and from being a
nuisance to others.
To sum up the Ridgeback character, they are loyal, brave, sensitive, wise, and
independent. They do have a sense of humor, and it often helps if a new
Ridgeback owner has a sense of humor as well!
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