Topic: Rhodesian ridgeback
Sam's photo
Tue 11/30/21 01:25 PM
Who else is a Rhodesian ridgeback Dad?

Rock's photo
Tue 11/30/21 10:29 PM
From what I've read about them,
A very good breed of dog.

Though, I've yet to be privileged
enough to have any.

Sam's photo
Tue 11/30/21 11:43 PM
What have you heard about them? and what do you like about them?

Rock's photo
Wed 12/01/21 01:29 AM

What have you heard about them? and what do you like about them?


What I've read, is that they were bred to
be hunters and protectors. Yet, very
tolerant, and make great family dogs.
Though, given the large size, they're
probably most suitable in a larger than
average yard.

70 to 90 pounds for an adult male.

delightfulillusion's photo
Wed 12/01/21 05:00 AM
The first time I saw a Rhodesian Ridgeback was 50 years ago as my neighbour had one. It had a great temperament and was very friendly. It was a pet and lived with 3 children under the age of 10.

motowndowntown's photo
Wed 12/01/21 09:42 AM
Another breed that can be a good dog given the right breeding, the right training, and handled by the right person. But like Pittys, Rots, and a few other breeds has been adopted as a sign of "machismo" by too many of the wrong people.

Sam's photo
Wed 12/01/21 12:34 PM
That's true

Sam's photo
Wed 12/01/21 12:35 PM
Have you got any k9?

motowndowntown's photo
Wed 12/01/21 12:54 PM
Had several over the years. All hunting breeds. All good well behaved dogs.

no photo
Wed 12/01/21 05:39 PM
My neighbour has a ridgeback -- lovely creature...the dog that is :)

no photo
Wed 12/01/21 05:43 PM
One of my little street dogs was/is a natural hunter (not the trained disciplined kind). She had survived for years on the street and clearly knew how to ambush hunt, as I learned after taking her in. Unfortunately, she managed to train another in the art.


Had several over the years. All hunting breeds. All good well behaved dogs.

Sam's photo
Wed 12/01/21 10:41 PM
Wow great