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Rhodesian Ridgeback |
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| physical traits | - muscular - strong - ridge of hair growing in opposite direction running down spine |
| colors | - light or red wheaten - wheaten yellow - fox-red - white on chest |
| personality/ temperament | - tidy - loyal - affectionate - intelligent - reserved with strangers - obstinate - strong-willed |
| maintenance/ special needs | - low - exercise - space - lots of food - one-on one companion - not good with other pets - patience to train |
| nickname | - Ridgeback - Lion Dog - African Lion Hound |
| origination | European settlers in South Africa |
| bred for | - retrieve - track - hunt game - protection and keep large animals at bay |
| identifying traits | ridge down spine where hair grows backward |
| height for male | 25~27 (inch) |
| height for female | 24~26 (inch) |
| ideal for | - companionship - guarding - watchdog - country or city life (with plenty of exercise) - security - country life |
| lifespan | 12 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(scenthound related dog group) - ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group) |
| hair type | - short - dense - sleek - glossy |
| weight for male | 75~85 (lbs) |
| weight for female | 65~70 (lbs) |
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