Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog
INTRODUCTION
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs are Affectionate, Dignified and Even-Tempered dogs. They are from the Hound group. These breeds are fast, strong with powerful muscles. Obedience training must be carried out from the start cause it can turn out to be a bit too many dogs to handle once it touches adulthood. They are very loyal and great protectors. Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 52).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Mischievous, Sensitive, Dignified, Intelligent, Strong Willed, Loyal
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : South Africa
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population and distribution data is insufficient for assessment / About 2,000 AKC registrations per year
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a unique South African dog, a product of several breeds
2- Originally bred to pursue lions, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are superb hunters
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Red Wheaten, Light Wheaten, Wheaten
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COAT TYPE
Double coats
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 97 - 107cm ( 38 - 42in)
Height: 84 - 94cm (33 - 37in) -
TAIL
Rhodesian Ridgebacks have tails that are carried with a slight upward curve and taper toward the endpoint
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WEIGHT
Female: 29 - 34 kg
Male: 36 - 41 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 or some time 2 in a year
Gestation period: 60 days -
LITTER SIZE
Around 8 to 10 pups in a single litter
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LOOK A LIKE
Vizsla dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The first Rhodesian Ridgeback registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) was Tchaika of Redhouse, in 1955. The AKC recognized the breed that same year
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ORIGIN
Rhodesia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The most territorial of the hound breeds, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is aloof with strangers and should be accustomed to people at an early age so that his guarding instinct remains controlled rather than indiscriminate
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
