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15 Cool Facts About Rhodesian Ridgebacks

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a strong, muscular dog with a comb-like stripe on the back. The breed is related to the hound.

Why not learn a little bit more about the Rhodesian Ridgeback?

  1. 1 Being natural born hunters, Rhodesian ridgebacks love to chase. Although it is fun to play with dogs that have an impulse to chase, it should only be done in a controlled area with a high fence.

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    Judy Powell

  2. 2 These are fast dogs, notorious for misbehaving when off-leash, and can be mischievous enough to find a way over a low fence or wall.

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    Judy Powell

  3. 3 Rhodesian ridgebacks, aka "Ridgies," are so named for the ridge of hair running along their spine. It runs in the opposite direction to the rest of their fur coat. Although it is a very distinctive feature of the breed, not all Ridgies have it.

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    Judy Powell

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