Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rhodéský ridgeback
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Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 61–69 cm |
| Weight | 32–36 kg |
| Life span | 10–12 years |
Recognition features
- A ridge of hair growing in the opposite direction along the back
- Short wheaten to red coat
- Muscular, athletic build
Purpose
A southern African hunting dog used to track lions and game; hence the ´lion hound´.
History
Ridged dogs of the Khoikhoi were crossed with European hunting breeds in 19th-century southern Africa. The standard was drawn up in Bulawayo in 1922 by F. R. Barnes.
Coat
Short, dense, sleek glossy coat; light wheaten to red wheaten.
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