Rhodesian Ridgeback Images, Temperament, and Life Expectancy

Description of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Colors

Wheaten, Light Wheaten, Red Wheaten

Temperament

Strong Willed, Sensitive, Mischievous, Loyal, Intelligent, Dignified

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Female	24 in.	26 in.	63.9 lbs.	75 lbs.
Male	24.8 in.	27.2 in.	79.4 lbs.	90.4 lbs.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Image Gallery

Ridgeback at 8 months.	Examples of Ridges.
Example of three whorls.	A Ridgeback on trail.

Behavior and Traits of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Hunting Dog
Hunting dogs can be divided into four main categories of hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Many combine skills of hunting, flushing, and retrieving.
Hunting Dogs
Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Medium Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
10 yr.
High:
12 yr.
Medium Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Heavy
Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Breed group of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Hound Group

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Rhodesian Ridgeback place of origin

Rhodesia

Population: 6,930,000

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Rhodesian Ridgeback

Description of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Colors

Temperament

Rhodesian Ridgeback Image Gallery

Behavior and Traits of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Hunting Dog

Hunting Dogs

Apartment-Friendly Dog

Apartment-Friendly Dogs

Family-Friendly Dog

Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Medium Exercise Requirement

Life Expectancy

Medium Exercise Dogs

Shedding Type: Heavy

Breed group of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback place of origin

Rhodesian Ridgeback