The average Rhodesian
Ridgeback stands about 24 - 27 inches high and weighs between 70 - 85 pounds.
This ridgeback stood on the very edge of the crater of an active Costa Rican volcano, with hot ash falling all around him, and, as his owner puts it, «did not even turn his ridge».
Not exact matches
Forequarters: The forelegs of the Rhodesian
Ridgeback should have substantial bones,
standing straight, disbursing equal weight between the two front legs.
Although not generally aggressive, when provoked the Rhodesian
Ridgeback will
stand its ground.
Raina, Rhodesian
ridgeback,
stood guard while the cheetah recovered from an operation, and licked and nuzzled him once he woke up, zoo officials say.
Male
ridgebacks usually
stand 25 — 27 in (64 — 69 cm) at the withers and weigh about 36.5 kg (80 lb)(FCI standard); females are typically 24 — 26 inches (61 — 66 cm) tall and about 32 kg (71 lb) in weight.
The general appearance of a Rhodesian
Ridgeback should be pleasing to the eye; he must be a handsome symmetrical animal
standing from 25 to 27 ins.
Thus, Rhodesian
Ridgeback Rescue was started as a
stand - alone breed rescue in 1990.
The
Ridgeback is not a trouble - maker; however, once attacked or threatened by another dog, the
Ridgeback will
stand its ground and fight if it has to.
The mature male Rhodesian
Ridgeback should 25 to 27 inches at the withers, with adult females
standing 24 to 26 inches in height.