Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback is a breed of dog.

Rhodesian Ridgeback
Male specimen
Other names	African Lion Dog
Common nicknames	Ridgeback
Origin	Southern Africa
Traits Height Dogs 63–69 cm (25–27 in) Bitches 61–66 cm (24–26 in) Weight Dogs 40 kg (88 lb) Bitches 36 kg (79 lb) Coat Short and dense, sleek and glossy in appearance Colour Light wheaten to red wheaten. A little white on the chest and toes is permissible. A dark muzzle and ears permissible. Excessive black hair throughout the coat is undesirable. Two nose colors are permissible, black and liver. Life span 13 years average
Kennel club standards FCI standard
Dog (domestic dog)

It has a red-brown coat of fur on its body and a line of hair down its back which is different from the rest of hair on its body. They are sometimes called The African Lion Dog, because they were used by hunters in Africa to find and confuse lions while the hunter shot the lion.

Other websites

• Rhodesian Ridgeback and other dog breeds
• Rhodesian Ridgeback Startpage.