The Rhodesian Ridgeback, also known as the African Lion Hound, the African Lion Dog,
the Rhodesian Lion Dog, the African Bull - Dog, the Van Rooyan Lion Dog and the Ridgeback, and less formally as «the dog with a snake on its back,» is instantly recognizable by the unique ridge of hair that grows forward (in the opposite direction of the rest of its coat) along the top of its back.
The original breed standard for
the Rhodesian Lion Dog was drafted in 1922 by F. R. Barnes on founding the first Ridgeback Club at a Bulawayo Kennel Club show, then in Southern Rhodesia (now in Zimbabwe), [17] and based on that of the Dalmatian.
The union's official name for the breed was changed from «
Rhodesian lion dog» to «Rhodesian Ridgeback».
Rhodesian Ridgebacks, often known as African Bull Dogs, Ridgebacks, African Lion Hounds,
Rhodesian Lion Dogs, and African Lion Dogs, are very unique and easy to recognize because of the distinct ridge of hair growing forward on the top of the breeds» back.
Not exact matches
Rhodesian ridgeback — Originally bred to hunt
lions, this
dog has a strong prey drive and tends to be independent in nature.
Known as the African
Lion Hound, the
Rhodesian Ridgeback is a majestic - looking
dog with a line of hair running the opposite direction down its back, which is where the «ridgeback» part of the name...
Rhodesian Ridgebacks or African
lion dogs as they are sometimes known are renowned for the ridge of hair which runs down their spine.
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[13] They became the foundation stock of a kennel which developed
dogs over the next 35 years with the ability to bay
lions: [14] that is, a pack of 4 - 6
Rhodesian Ridgebacks holds
lions at bay while the hunter makes the kill, though an individual
Rhodesian Ridgeback is no match for an adult
lion in a fight.
This classification theory is consistent with old breed descriptions, which are somewhat contrary to the more classical sighthound / scenthound types, like the one offered in an advertisement run by the
Rhodesian Parent Club in a show catalogue in 1926,»...
Rhodesian Ridgeback (
lion dogs) are unsurpassed for hunting and veld work.
The Labrador retriever originated in 19th century Newfoundland where he was used by fishermen to haul nets, ropes and pull in fish while images of the
Rhodesian Ridgeback date back to the 18th century when the
dog was first developed in what is now Zimbabwe and known as the African
lion hound because of his ability to keep a
lion at bay while awaiting his master's arrival.
In 1922, some 20 to 30 Rhodesians met in Bulawayo to formulate a standard for their breed and to establish a club to be known as The
Rhodesian Ridgeback (
Lion Dog) Club.
The
Rhodesian Ridgeback Today Stig Carlson tells the history of the
Rhodesian Ridgeback as well as guidance on care, training, health issues, the Standard, showing, breeding and a global perspective of this brave
lion dog.
The
Rhodesian Ridgeback was developed in South Africa where the bred was used as a hunting
dog for the purpose of hunting
lions.
The Dutch bred the animal they referred to as the «Hottentot» or African
lion dog, but the British, who ended up with naming rights to the breed, called it the
Rhodesian ridgeback.