Is the Rhodesian Ridgeback the right breed for you? Learn more about the Rhodesian Ridgeback including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback's distinguishing feature is the ridge of hair running along its back in the opposite direction from the rest of its coat. It consists of a fan-like area formed by two whorls of hair (called "crowns") and tapers from immediately …

Mar 25, 2024 · The Rhodesian ridgeback is a large hunting dog with a high prey drive. Learn about the breed's history, exercise needs, and more.

Mar 10, 2025 · Rhodesian Ridgebacks are perhaps best known for their solid red to gold coats, especially the ridge of backward-growing fur along their spines. While not hypoallergenic by any means,...

Aug 15, 2024 · When you first meet a Rhodesian Ridgeback, the striking ridge of hair along the back and the imposing stature are immediately obvious. This is a strong, dignified, muscular breed, and a...

Aug 29, 2024 · The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a gentle and intelligent dog that can make a terrific family pet for the right household. The dogs are named after the ridge of hair that grows down the center of their back—in the opposite direction from the …

Feb 14, 2025 · Known for a distinctive stripe of reversing hair on their backs, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a well-known large dog breed that was bred to hunt lions and other African big game.

Mar 17, 2025 · The Rhodesian Ridgeback results from crosses between the South African native Khoikhoi dog and European breeds brought to Africa, including Greyhounds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, and various...

Mar 19, 2025 · Typically strong, active, and of great endurance, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a trim shorthaired dog with hanging ears and a glossy yellowish brown to reddish brown coat. A versatile dog, it has distinguished itself as a hunter (especially of lions ), as a …

Apr 19, 2024 · Originally developed in Southern Africa, the Rhodesian ridgeback is a large-breed dog with a muscular build. The breed’s name is a nod to its African origins and its most distinctive physical feature—the ridge of fur in the middle of its back.