Fun Ridgeback Facts

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an exceptional dog in more ways than one. It has an elegant appearance, a cool temperament, great danger instincts, absolute loyalty to its owner, and a knack for playing. It also does not require as much care and maintenance as most other breeds as it is hardy and does not shed often.

In addition to being playful and gentle, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are also conveniently silent and tolerant. They do not bark unless when absolutely necessary, and when inactive it can be easy to forget that they are present at all.

However, Ridgebacks will always bark when provoked or when they sense danger. This makes them even more useful as they are perfectly suited for their primary purpose; security. Hence, you should always take note and investigate when your Ridgeback seems to bark for no apparent reason.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks were originally bred for hunting in the African terrain, and running is in their blood. Consequently, they love chasing games and show impressive speeds and agility. As such, they need to be exercised regularly, and failure to do so can result in a bad temperament of poor health in the long term.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback easily puts most other breeds to shame when it comes to beauty, physical and mental agility. Bred as hunting dogs, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very active and witty. They are also endowed with a sleek coat featuring a beautiful ridge running along the dog’s back, hence the name Ridgeback. Unfortunately, this is about everything most people know about this exceptional dog breed. It is a shame since there are numerous fun and interesting facts to learn about these dogs.

Excerpts from puppytoob.com (Credit author: Nat Berman)

Lucy at 10 months.