RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK

Variety: Scent hounds

Character traits: suitable for hot weather, do not need regular combing coat, is not easy training, not easy to get along with other dogs will be trouble

Use change: the origin of the period: 19th century; initially uses: hunting; now use: security, partner.

Origin origin: the origin of the period: 19th century; initially uses: hunting; now use: security, partner; life expectancy: 12 years; Alias: African Lion Dog; in 1922, Zimbabwe held brava kiln breeding session, developed a This robust dog standard, then the tendency is the largest five deposit of such cooperation and the formation of a variety of dogs. South Africa hunting the hunters of large animals such dogs into "lion country" Zimbabwe. In contrast with the hunter's nickname has never been such a dog to attack large animals, a lion, but they are really smell hound hunting of large prey. This dog by barking to attract attention of hunters, their tall size and strength make it from attack. Because of their loyalty and emotional, therefore, need no longer be such a hound hunting today, but only for dogs and companion dogs

Body weight: Height: 61 cm ~ 69 cm Weight: 30 kg ~ 39 kilograms

Life expectancy: 12 years

Coat characteristics: yellow Short-haired, liver-color Shorthair

Body features: head slightly longer, flat, wide between the ears, strong neck and shoulder muscular connected to the forward growth of the back coat in cold weather, the coat is short, dense, smooth, there are shiny, thick coat of lower developed, toes arched, with hard, round elastic cushion

Advantages and disadvantages Comments: sports demand is very high, not suitable for urban life, adaptation to climate are relatively strong, a week should be combed twice a coat.