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The Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African Lion Hound, is a large, muscular dog with a reddish pelt and characteristic ridge of upright fur along the spine. They weigh up to 80 pounds and were bred for courage and stamina.

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The Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African Lion Hound, is a large, muscular dog with a reddish pelt and characteristic ridge of upright fur along the spine. They weigh up to 80 pounds and were bred for courage and stamina.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed - Facts and Traits

Although it may give the impression of a big, lazy hound, the Rhodesian ridgeback has won admirers for its innate qualities. It is gregarious with a quiet, gentle temperament and is an excellent companion.
http://www.hillspet.com/en/us/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback Information and Facts - Dog Breeds

The origin of the Rhodesian Ridgeback dates back to the 19th century. They were developed in the Cape of Peninsula region in South Africa. In the 17th century, the Khoikhoi people bred local breeds which were known for their lean and muscular frame.
http://www.dogscope.com/rhodesian-ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback - PetMD

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, muscular hunting dog. Originally bred by European Boers for lion-hunting, protection, and companionship, it is also known as the African Lion Hound.
http://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/c_dg_rhodesian_ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Information

Everything you want to know about Rhodesian Ridgebacks including grooming, training, health problems, history, adoption, finding good breeder and more.
http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/rhodesian-ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgebacks: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?

Rhodesian Ridgebacks: the most honest dog breed review you'll ever find about Rhodesian Ridgeback temperament, personality, and behavior.
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/rhodesianridgebacks.html
Living with Rhodesian Ridgeback -YouTube

Watch to learn about living with Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsspPFG3GGk
Rhodesian Ridgeback: Dog Breed Selector -Animal Planet

The rhodesian ridgeback dog breed has many unique features. Check out the rhodesian ridgeback dog breed on Animal Planet's Breed Selector.
http://www.animalplanet.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds/hound/rhodesian-ridgeback.html
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Information and Pictures

All about the Rhodesian Ridgeback, info, pictures, rescues, care, temperament, health, puppies and much more.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rhodesianridgeback.htm
Rhodesian Ridgeback -Dogtime

Rhodesian Ridgeback information including pictures, training, behavior, and care of Rhodesian Ridgebacks and dog breed mixes.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Information - American Kennel Club

Right breed for you? Rhodesian Ridgeback information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, how to find a Rhodesian Ridgeback and AKC standard.
http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback/
Rhodesian Ridgeback: Dogs 101 -Animal Planet

This is the Navy Seals of dog breeds and can keep up with a running horse for 30 miles. Watch to learn more.
http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/videos/rhodesian-ridgeback/
Rhodesian Ridgeback - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodesian_Ridgeback

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Rhodesian Ridgeback

A male Rhodesian Ridgeback

Other names

African Lionhound
African Lion Dog

Common nicknames

Ridgeback

Origin

Southern Africa

Traits
Height	Males	63–69 cm (25–27 in)
	Females	61–66 cm (24–26 in)
Weight	Males	36.5 kg (80 lb)
	Females	32 kg (71 lb)
Coat	Short and dense, sleek and glossy in appearance
Color	Light wheaten to red wheaten. A little white on the chest and toes is permissible. A dark muzzle and ears permissible. Excessive black hair throughout the coat is undesirable. Two nose colors are permissible, black and liver.

Kennel club standards
KUSA	standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale	standard

Dog (domestic dog)

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed - Facts and Traits

Although it may give the impression of a big, lazy hound, the Rhodesian ridgeback has won admirers for its innate qualities. It is gregarious with a quiet, gentle temperament and is an excellent companion.
http://www.hillspet.com/en/us/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback Information and Facts - Dog Breeds

The origin of the Rhodesian Ridgeback dates back to the 19th century. They were developed in the Cape of Peninsula region in South Africa. In the 17th century, the Khoikhoi people bred local breeds which were known for their lean and muscular frame.
http://www.dogscope.com/rhodesian-ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback - PetMD

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, muscular hunting dog. Originally bred by European Boers for lion-hunting, protection, and companionship, it is also known as the African Lion Hound.
http://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/c_dg_rhodesian_ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Information

Everything you want to know about Rhodesian Ridgebacks including grooming, training, health problems, history, adoption, finding good breeder and more.
http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/rhodesian-ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgebacks: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?

Rhodesian Ridgebacks: the most honest dog breed review you'll ever find about Rhodesian Ridgeback temperament, personality, and behavior.
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/rhodesianridgebacks.html
Living with Rhodesian Ridgeback -YouTube

Watch to learn about living with Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsspPFG3GGk
Rhodesian Ridgeback: Dog Breed Selector -Animal Planet

The rhodesian ridgeback dog breed has many unique features. Check out the rhodesian ridgeback dog breed on Animal Planet's Breed Selector.
http://www.animalplanet.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds/hound/rhodesian-ridgeback.html
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Information and Pictures

All about the Rhodesian Ridgeback, info, pictures, rescues, care, temperament, health, puppies and much more.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rhodesianridgeback.htm
Rhodesian Ridgeback -Dogtime

Rhodesian Ridgeback information including pictures, training, behavior, and care of Rhodesian Ridgebacks and dog breed mixes.
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Information - American Kennel Club

Right breed for you? Rhodesian Ridgeback information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, how to find a Rhodesian Ridgeback and AKC standard.
http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/rhodesian-ridgeback/
Rhodesian Ridgeback: Dogs 101 -Animal Planet

This is the Navy Seals of dog breeds and can keep up with a running horse for 30 miles. Watch to learn more.
http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/videos/rhodesian-ridgeback/
Rhodesian Ridgeback - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodesian_Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback

A male Rhodesian Ridgeback

Other names

African Lionhound
African Lion Dog

Common nicknames

Ridgeback

Origin

Southern Africa

Traits
Height	Males	63–69 cm (25–27 in)
	Females	61–66 cm (24–26 in)
Weight	Males	36.5 kg (80 lb)
	Females	32 kg (71 lb)
Coat	Short and dense, sleek and glossy in appearance
Color	Light wheaten to red wheaten. A little white on the chest and toes is permissible. A dark muzzle and ears permissible. Excessive black hair throughout the coat is undesirable. Two nose colors are permissible, black and liver.

Kennel club standards
KUSA	standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale	standard

Dog (domestic dog)

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African Lion Hound, is a large, muscular dog with a reddish pelt and characteristic ridge of upright fur along the spine. They weigh up to 80 pounds and were bred for courage and stamina.

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