RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK

This dog comes from meridional Africa, most likely Ethiopia, where it appeared around 500 A.C. It is respected and cared for by the towns it lives in due to its excellent contribution to economy, thanks to their impressive hunting skills. The English and Ditch colonist that emigrated in the XVI and XVII century spread them outside the African continent.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
It is strong, fast, with defined muscles and distinguished appearance. Males in this breed stand between 63 and 68 cm, and the females between 61 and 66 cm, have an average weigh 35 kg. The most featured trait of the Rhodesian Crested is precisely the one that names it, a crest formed by its hair which is approximately 5 cm high. This crest goes from the shoulders to the hind quarters, and stands in the opposite direction of the hair growth, marking a very peculiar central line in this breed. The color is tawny in a reddish tone or lighter tawny. It is the only native breed registered in South Africa. It is also called a lion dog because, originally, they used to track lions in groups of two or three and stalk it, keeping it in place until the hunters arrived.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
Its temperament is according to its majestic stance. It is not aggressive at all, but it is not shy either. It comes across as distant and reserved with strangers, but it is affectionate and docile with the family, especially its direct owner who it likes to please. It is a perfect pet with an independent character and noticeable intelligence. The training must be energetic and noticeable intelligence. The training must be energetic since it tends to be obstinate. It represents no problems in its adaptation. The head, which is considerably long, has a smooth skull, an accented stop, a long muzzle and dark stop, in harmony with the fur.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
It is not a dog that requires special care, only those necessary and essential to its hygiene and family treatment. As for exercise, it must be frequent, according to size and resistance.