Although the Rhodesian
Ridgeback's bird hunting prowess has been well known throughout the
breed's
history (the original description from the South African parent club belabors this point in fact), it is important to note that the «gundog» classification made in 1920s Southern Rhodesia and South Africa was not specifically about bird hunting.
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.