Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Guide and Fact File

Height: The average Rhodesian Ridgeback Male is 25-27 inches / Female 24-26 inches

Weight: The average Rhodesian Ridgeback Male weighs 80-90 pounds / Female 65-75 pounds

Size of Dog: The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large sized breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This breed belongs to the Hounds Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Rhodesian Ridgeback originated in South Africa

Exercise Needs: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires plenty of exercise and activity daily

Coat Type: The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a sleek, glossy, short coat

Shedding hairs: The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a light shedder

Grooming needs: The Rhodesian Ridgeback only requires grooming once per week

Training a Rhodesian Ridgeback (Trainability): Trainable but requires firm but calm training

Other Names of Rhodesian Ridgeback: The African Lion Hound, Lion Dog, Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size is six puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Obedient, Even Tempered, Active, Energetic, Devoted

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Rhodesian Ridgeback dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies and Dogs

Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies and dogs are dignified and pleasant. This dog has a calm, gentle and obedient temperament. Although it is a ferocious hunter, it is quite the opposite with its family. This breed is trainable and correct training will ensure that it behaves well with children, particularly older children, as this is a large dog that likes to play and may unintentionally knock smaller children over. Puppies and dogs are a little reserved around strangers and a little curious of them, so it's important to socialize them heavily from a young age to avoid this. This is a very strong and powerful dog so it is not really suited to an inexperienced handler. This dog is far better suited to an owner who will provide constant firm but calm training and has the time to attend to its needs and care for it properly. This breed is very active and requires a lot of daily exercise and would be particularly suited to a jogger.

Choosing Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies grow into large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide health clearances for any particular puppy which are created by taking tests from both of the puppy's parents. Puppies and dogs have short, sleek and smooth coats that shed lightly, therefore, their grooming needs are low. This breed only requires grooming once per week and bathing only occasionally. The Rhodesian Ridgeback enjoys being in the company of its family and it feels a sense of natural protection towards them. This breed makes a loving family pet but it must be handled correctly and provided with the right training at all times.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies and Dogs