RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK - THE LION DOG OF AFRICA
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- Опубліковано 18 лип 2019
- Anneka flies to Cape Town to meet Nicole Gerstenberg of TauTonga Rhodesian Ridgebacks in order to find out everything there is about living and caring for one of these majestic canines who have a history of protecting their family from lions.
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I am a Rhodesian Ridgeback and I approve of this video!
I'm a black and white cat and I don't approve of this video. Lol. 🇬🇧
@DeathtoJapanLOL ... If you've got something to say, say it. Stop being a chicken shit and hiding behind missing letters. You shouldn't be using words like that anyway.
Big Ben 😂😂🐶😂
Are the Ridgebacks by any chance related to Boerbols?
@@davidhernandez9985 Not that I am aware of
I had a Ridgeback and he was an amazing dog. Well behaved, calm, affectionate and loyal. I. Miss him terribly
@Dave Richardson aw thanks! But don't be jealous.
Please get another! It helps.
same here I do still miss him have a photo playing with his best mate a Heinz 57.
@@lupusdeum3894 i have another dog now. His son 😍 mom was a lab. So he's black with the Ridgeback fur. Lol
@@dv8322 yes. Lol. We called it molting. Cuz his haunches would shed in clumps like a husky in the summer. The son i now has is even worse too! Lol
Having owned a Ridgey , i watched this with tear in my eye , they are so loyal it is scary , big soft clowns of a dog , but you have to let them find things out for themselves , but trust me , you will have a best friend for life , it is a shame they cant live as long as us
That's their only flaw, they never live long enough for you to pay back all the love they've given you
I agree with all that you say, my Ridgey (Sarge) is nearly 12 and has been the best companion I could wish for, wonderful dogs
it's a shame all dogs can't live as long as we do
I once knew a rescue dog that was 1/2 Rhodesian Ridgeback and half Pittbull. He had the ridge, but the bulk of a Pitt. He was beautiful, and so intelligent! I loved that dog. ❤
My girl is exactly that, half and half. You would love her!
There’s a Rhodesian ridgeback at the daycare I work at and I truly think you have to see them in person to experience how actually beautiful and loving these dogs are. Absolutely one of my favorite breeds.
Used to have a Ridgeback. The best dog I ever had. So loving and loyal. A big loss to the family when she passed on
This lady really understands that dogs need mental stimulus. So great to hear. Thanks Anneka : )
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of my favorite dogs
Same here. If not a GSD, it's a RIDGE BACK for me.
@@OkA-007 - Love GSD too but I'm not a fan of the coat.
@@mangravy2000 - Nothing wrong with thier coat for me as it's an easy-care coat that fits well with any season/weather. Thier colour also reminds me of how I love my COFFEE 🤗
Me and my partner met 2 beautiful ridgebacks on our walk yesterday and we had never heard of the breed before! We are big dog lovers and had 2 miniature dashaunds who were yapping at them! The ridgebacks were SO calm and honestly we felt so relaxed after our meet! Such sensitive, calm and strong characters! Have been fascinated since!! X
How sensitive are ridgebacks?
Well, when I had to move to a new town for high school (I'm from Namibia) our Ridgeback literally refused to eat for a few days... I traveled back and forth on certain weekends and during holidays.
Our Ridgeback cross breed once got into my suitcase because she thought I was packing to leave... I was unpacking.
Absolute angels
Ridgebacks are amazing! My handsome boy Oden passed away at 13 years old. We got him for my oldest daughters first birthday. They grew up together. He was a nightmare to train though. His first year he destroyed EVERYTHING! We finally sent him to a boarding facility and would go twice weekly for 3 months to train with him. He came home the best dog ever!! You have to get their energy out. Walks and play and lots of attention. Oden was huge too! Much larger than a typical ridgeback. His back standing came up to my waist, he was 130 pounds of solid muscle. He was also a ridgeless ridgeback. He didn’t have the ridge down the back that stood up all the time. It only came up when he was upset. His growls were so deep and you could just feel the vibrations. He really was our 5th child, we had/have 2 other dogs we love so much but he was different. We just adored him. He spent all his time with us as a family. He wanted to be where we were and we wanted him with us all the time. He was just a snuggle bug! He LOVED my kids and would have given his life to protect them. He thought he was a lap dog. When my youngest son was a baby he slept in front of his crib. We finally moved his dog bed there because I wanted him to be comfortable. He would just melt when the kids snuggled him and laid their heads on his belly like he was a giant pillow. Oden was like no other dog I’ve ever had. He was just so special. It’s been almost 3 years since he passed and we still miss him so much. We had him privately cremated and returned to us. I keep him in a beautiful wooden box with his picture and favorite toy on top. When we are ready we want another ridgeback. I know no one will ever replace him, but his breed is just perfect for our family.
I'll be in the market for a dog in the next few months, and a RR is high on my list of breeds I'm looking to get. It's really between a RR and a Belgian Malinois, but as supremely trainable as a Mal is, they are said to be too hyper and wanting to be on the go all the time (no thanks!). On the other hand, while I know the RR needs good daily exercise (no problem, as I love the outdoors), I'm getting the feeling that after their daily romp outdoors, that a RR will be very happy to chill out and relax at home, as well.
What strikes me about the RR in comparison to most other breeds is they have a strong and regal presence about them, without being obnoxiously loud and always barking. And a former neighbor had a RR, and what was VERY noticeable is when it was around other breeds, is it immediately became evident that the RR was the Alpha vs. the other dogs, and the other dogs seem to recognize the Alpha presence of the RR. Did you find that to be the case with your RR? Thanks.
I've learned over the years that dogs must have daily walks and exercise. If not, they will dig and destroy, because they are bored and have energy to release. Not sure I would get a Ridgeback at this time. My current dog gets tired on a 20 minute walk per day (230lbs dog) and it's easy to manage time wise.
I know there is a ridgeback mix at the tampa humane society right now. I have been constantly checking the website for the past couple of months. Back in December (2019) he was there and you could tell that he was not trained properly and had no way to expel all of its energy. Well he got adopted like in the beginning of Feb. or something like that but I'm so sad because now he's back in the shelter.
Aww, what a beautiful story. He sounded like a dream dog. So sorry for your loss ❤️
RIP Oden. Our Solo, 3 years old is also a big powerful dog (120 pound). We were lucky with furnitures though, he only took a big bite from our living room table 😬😁 all the best and sorry for the loss of Oden, but the memories and love in return makes it worth while
I have had the privilege of having 2 of these dogs years ago. I got them to look after my daughter in SA. They took their job seriously. Took out intruders a even survived pufadders. Sadly time passes a I pray they in doggie heaven. ❤🐕
One of the most athletic dogs in the world, the way they move is insane
I got mine from the shelter not knowing much about the breed and then we put up a 4 foot fence in the living room so he couldn’t get to the kitchen, when he was 6 months and he jumped it like nothing
i think my dog has some of a rhodesian ridgeback in her. we aren’t sure bc she was a stray, but she *_loves_* running.
Them and dobermans. They'll have you running for days lol
@@hecc Get a DNA test kit, they're not too expensive and will tell you lots about your dog that can help with their health, training and overall happiness when you know more about the different breeds she has in her.
@@FarmerFpv Nice one for the information. The person you tried to help obviously has no manners but thank you from me. I am going to look into that for my dog.
We are proudly owned by a beautiful Ridgeback girl from TauTonga, daughter of the lovely Zuri featured in this video. We can't go anywhere without her turning heads for her amazing looks. Watching Ridgebacks play is not for the faint hearted - they play hard, almost as hard as they can sleep afterwards :-)
Warren Groenewald so you’re owned by a dog lol
Indeed
Hey did she ship your dog to you? or do you live in south africa?
@@mariomejia5877 I live in South Africa, but she has sent a few dogs overseas as far as I know.
@@wgroenewald thanks buddy. I live out here in USA and really want this breed. Ive reached out so hopefully i can get my own!
I just adopted two babies from the same litter (males) and I couldn’t have explained my babies better. So sweet, so attentive. And INCREDIBLY smart. They are the best pups I’ve ever had.
Two pups from the same litter? Gotta be careful so they don’t develop littermate syndrome then.
@@1nt9rn9t-dudewillheim2
They are about to turn 2!!! Thus far absolutely no issues at all. I think because they came into a house with a mama (me) that’s home almost 24/7 that was raised with working breeds and kids and property ect, they just kind of accepted the whole family as a pack. To this day I’ve never seen or experienced more loving, loyal, sweet and fantastic dogs. They’re amazing with all people and the only thing I can complain about is my poor front lawn and the holes they dig 😂
They are surprisingly very affectionate for being such a strong and independent dog. Their eyes are truly beautiful and so expressive.
Your comment rings so true. I am so glad I read your comment.
First , I am so sorry for your loss. I am well into my 2nd year with my Zoey.
I study and do research every single day. It took me 2+ years to hear that don't have to have the reverse hair. I was so elated. I've heard of genealogy reports as low as 61% RR.
If you would I would love to hear about your Rhodie or Ridgie. They are the most loving and sweetest dog.
Again I'm sorry for your loss , but if you would like to relive memories and tell me about your lovely dog , I would love to listen.
As soon as the breeder started to speak I instantly knew she was a German 😀 Greetings from Germany
Same here 👍😁
Martina Betz Right Martina, takes one to know one 😁
Wirklich direkt nachdem sie angefangen hat zu sprechen haha
Did her German accent give it away?
Isn't everyone trying to move out of South Africa?
A friend of mine had a beautiful Ridgeback called Kingsley and boy did he live up to his name, the most elegant, noble, and well behaved dogs I have ever seen. When the owner came onto the field where we all met in the evening all the other dogs, big, small, and inbetween would almost pay homage to him, to say he was aloof was an understatement, what a wonderful dog.
The best dog I ever had was a Rhodesian ridge back. I had her for 16 years .
I have an 11 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback (well technically, slickback). I found him at the humane society as I went there to to look at a different dog that was posted. DNA test showed he's a full blood RR. I'm thankful the owners didn't put him down as some owners do since he doesn't have the ridge. He's a crazy, lovable guy :)
i too had one without the ridge , but she was a mix breed . Formidable dog
OMG.....I love this breed. I have met a couple of Ridgebacks at the local dog park. BEAUTIFUL DOGS!!!!
One of those dogs keeps looking into the camera with its large eyes and my heart is absolutely melting. 💖
These are the most wonderful DOGS IN THE WORLD THE RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK! So loyal and intelligent! Great family dog!!
They are such beautiful dogs. I love their eyes. Thank you for this very interesting video. 😀👍
Yep.... Mine was a stray and just "lobbed up" one day. He's a cross RR with Amstaff. He is beautiful and my best friend now. He's extremely sensitive, excellent with children and a dream pet.
@sorry mrgoogle I know this breed also but this are cold eyes, not these expressive eyes.
We have had two Ridgebacks, a male and a female at separate times. Just lost our baby girl to osteosarcoma at 5 years old this past November. My soul still aches over losing her! I will guarantee you if you're blessed to have a Ridgeback in your life you will most definitely always have this breed and never consider any other breed. They want to be an integral part of their family, please you, have great personalities, are gentle, loyal, intelligent, like to play, great with kids of all ages, will alert to strangers on property, like to cuddle and try to be the first occupant on/in your bed at night if you allow them. Hands down just a great family member! I can't say enough good things about them.
Adopted an adult male Rhodesian Ridgeback from the shelter here in Michigan and named him Harley. THE BEST friend (dog) I have ever had. Unfortunately it only lasted 6 months as Harley developed a very aggressive form of cancer....it was the best 6 months of his life :(
MixtapeX im sorry about what happened to him. At least you gave him a great life.
So so sorry...
MixtapeX I got one in MI too!! We’ve named him Bruno.
Sorry for your loss..
I’m so so sorry.
I'm South African, and I had no clue we had these here. They are such majestic dogs. Like miniature horses, muscular and graceful. Their coats are beautiful too ❤
South africa right next to zimbabwe you have their people you think have their dogs 😂
@@jackholman5008😂😅
I know right
We had a Ridgeback / American staff mix from puppy to age 17. She died earlier this year. Amazing dog. Greatly missed. Ridgeback are a wonderful bread. A friend in Germany breads and shows them. Such graceful elegance and amazing colour.
bargepoled where does your friend live?
@@florianpeter7045 NRW
I’ve had two! I love this breed so much. Such strong and loyal friends. If you’re an active person or a runner, these are your guys.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are what I call the complete dog; they are fierce, good guardians, athletic, intelligent, and make a great companion. They are like a mix between the legendary GSD & GREYHOUND and that's what makes them awesome pets (Hoomans).
oka they truly are man best friend
all dogs are or none is... what if it meet a Boer Boel also from Africa, it won't seem that fierce anymore, rather puppy like... is all relative... Just look at an Russian Alabai!
mix is: great dane,mastif,blood hound,grey hound...
As a hooman, I approve
I picked up the dog in Oklahoma! He is a Rhodesian ridgeback mix with tree walking hound! He understands everything! 🙌
I had a Ridgeback for 11 & a half years. He was a great companion. Very loyal, highly intelligent, & a very good guard dog. Such a great dog!
The Ridgeback has been my dog of choice for many years. They are absolutely amazing animals and excellent companions. If you are sick they comfort you, should you be nervous or scared they tend to make sure you feel them around you, and also as mentioned they are extremely good guard dogs. I can't see myself having any other breed than these, absolutely stole my heart from the 1st time I had one.
My next door neighbor has a ridgeback. She and I have become very close and she feels like she must protect me and my house as well as her own. Such a sweet dog but always on high alert!
They have such pretty eyes. My friend had one and it's personality was that of a sweet yet powerful puppy even though he was full grown. Super curious too and slightly aloof and more playful than affectionate. Beautiful boy. ❤️
Best dog I ever had, saved him from a remote aboriginal community, he was my best friend for over 10 years. Followed me to work, ( he escaped every day) to sit at the back door of the kitchens I worked in. Loyal, fun loving, patient (had a king charles puppy hang of his tail), and awesome guard dog ( if you smelled like beer, you’re not welcome). I miss him every day since he passed.
I am blessed to have a RR, Thula, and she really is the perfect dog. Mine has white "socks" on her front legs, which just makes her even cuter (and getting adoration in public). One important thing not explicitly mentioned: mine is an African Clown Hound. RR's have the most expressive faces I've ever seen in dogs. The short fur helps, I suppose, but combine a clearly visible face with their intelligence and daftness, and you've got a dog that will find a way to make you smile on any day, no matter what. Also, their empathy levels are through the roof. Thula knows exactly how I am feeling, and when I'm worked up about something, she'll come over and nibble, lick, invite play, whatever, until I relax. When I'm down, she comes over for a cuddle. She is relentless, too. She simply doesn't stop until I feel better. What a ray of sunshine!
Also thank you so much for pointing out that while they are the perfect dogs, they are absolutely not for everyone. I also to tell that to everyone adoring her, you really should know what you are doing when raising a RR, from day one. So prior experience with raising a dog and obedience training is a big plus, as RR's require 100% consistency in their training - and indeed only through positive reinforcement. There can't be angry yelling at your RR, let alone getting physical. The only punishment you can use is to withhold attention. Believe me, your patience WILL be tested. A Ridgeback is a real commitment, and you (and all family members!) have to be serious about it and properly inform yourself about what you're getting into. If you do take the challenge on and put in your effort, the reward is one of the best things in life imaginable.
my ridgeback grace, slept in my bed with me from being a puppy and when i had to move out of my family home to go to uni she refused to settle on a night time and would pace up and down all night crying and wouldnt sleep anywhere else. it broke my heart. she now sleeps in my sisters room but whenever i go home for a few nights she doesnt leave my side and sleeps as close as she can to me. i constantly wake up with bruises from where shes stood on me during the night haha
Purchased my first Ridgeback in 64 another in 78, they are the greatest..
I have a 14 year old ridgeback cross german shepherd and he's the most amazing animal I've ever owned. He's always been so well behaved with limited effort from anyone who's had to handle him. Always fantastic with other pets. He's extremely loyal. His heart is golden and there's not a spiteful part in him. I love him like a brother.
I am from Germany and was lucky enough to meet some ridgebacks here. They are truly stunning dogs 🥰
She's originally from Israel.
UA-cam's finest is she? She said Germany though and her accent is so german. (I do know hebrew as well so I can tell the accents apart)
I can't believe you covered them! They are one of my favorite dogs!
🙏😁🙌
I've been around this bread for many years. They're amazing dogs. Loving, loyal, protective, strong and great with children and small animals 💕
I’ve had my RR for about 9 months, he’s a year now and what an amazing breed. These dogs play hard and sleep hard. He’s extremely loyal, does not like outsiders but excepts them quickly once he sees I’m ok with it. He does well with our indoor one eyed rescue cat. Little ruff at first but quickly realized she’s one of the pack and adapted well to commands to leaving her alone. I previously had a wolf hybrid for 13 years and there’s lots of similarities in pack mentality. RR is 100x easier to train and doesn’t demand hours of exercise but he has no problem keeping up when we hike miles. He roams less and stays by my side more in open terrain. He has very high intellect, intelligence and a want to please, hints the easy training. He’s very social and with the family and craves love/acceptance. He easily gets jealous of others getting attention but displays it in a patient/positive way. Only bad thing I can say is that it has been hard to train him not to lick but he’s a dog and I figure that will take years along with him growing out of a puppy. I know that’s how he displays affection and it will take years for him to get that with touch.
As for the lion hunting argument... No single dog can kill a lion in the same way no single lion can kill an elephant. A dogs teeth aren’t big enough to penetrate a lions vitals and their mouths aren’t big enough to stop airflow to the head if it could fight off the 400+ pound animal with 10 cm teeth. In a pride, female lions do the hunting and are the first line of defense at protecting territory. If they need back up that’s when the male lion steps in. He also fights if he is challenged for his alpha spot. In the 19th century, the hunter Cornelius van Rooyen from Rhodesia bred Greyhound-like ridged females into his original pack of dogs. And the offspring had a particularly helpful talent: They would find and confront lions, but not kill them. This behavior gave the hunter time to prepare and fire his rifle.
When they weren't hunting, these dogs protected riders from dangerous leopards and baboons. And they would track other game, such as antelope, for their people to eat.
What a beautiful dog and a very beautiful place they live
The Best Dog In the WHOLE WORLD ..... I was brought up with them, Had my first 'Emma' when i was 5 years old, I am 50 now and have My Rhodesian ridgeback 'Django' who is 16 months old, He is my Heart xx
I have a Rohdesion Ridgeback she is 4 almost 5 years old. I love her very much she is amazing.
Omg this has brought back some really nice memories from my childhood the dog next door was a ridgback and was a lovely dog to have around.
They are in very good health; they are literally shining.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are beautiful
My friend had one of these dogs, a magnificent beast he was and was spoiled with love, home cooked meals and lots of exercise! A wonderful pet.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with me
I hate the word beast. Dont use it on any animal especially on something as beautiful as a Ridgeback.
I have Jake, a 130 pound Ridgeback. He is my second Rhody. I will never have another breed. They are beautiful, elegant, calm, super affectionate and smart. Jake looks just like the male in this video except he has a white crest on his chest. He is with me 24/7. They are not for the faint of heart--not particularly interested in doing what you demand. Very challenging in the first 3 years--difficult to train. Better to do things with them as partners rather than as a master. They can demand your attention and respect. Best dogs I have ever had by far.
Our younger rr is about the same size has a white crest on the chest and we also called him jake
I am a Rhodesian ridgeback owner and a mother of a son with autism. My ridgeback loves being with him and keeping him safe . The best dog breed I have ever had ❤️
I had never heard of those dogs but they are amazing. Thank you.
I miss having a Ridgeback. A Ridgeback adopted my family when my son was born in 2001. These are the best dogs for children. Bosco never left my sons side.
We lost our Ridgeback in November. She was a champion counter-surfer! Miss her big time.
They are indeed gorgeous dogs,you dont see many on the streets in the UK,but i was lucky enough to meet a Ridgeback male just a few weeks ago you could see he ouzed power but calm at the same time,thanks Anneka for another great video.
Ridgebacks really are beautiful dogs.
What a life that lady has. I really miss Cape Town.
Ellis Freed Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Those dog look beautiful and the owner is so sweet 💓
Wonderful, loyal and loving dogs xx
What a great episode and show. I have been a Rhodesian Ridgeback lover and owner since 2006. This episode is actually spot on. And those sweet cheeky fur babies are so awesome as always. Thank you for sharing how great, mighty, and special these precious RR's are.
My aunt from RSA also breeds with them. Love them to bits. The most beautiful dogs
So,your aunt breeds with dogs?😱😶
We had 8 Ridgebacks, the last one was my favourite, she would follow me to the shop, look around the aisles...
On Socializing,
She hated cats, however my dad was an excellent trainer, when he brought Red Dusty home after her retirement from being a guard dog at his business, he commanded her just once to accept our Siamese cats which she very calmly did on the second day of meet and greet the other house pets. Those cats had a lot of cheek too, whenever my dad was outside, they would deliberately walk under my Ridgeback very casually, stop, as if they heard a sound somewhere... you know, just having cheeky cattidtudes. Yeah my Ridgeback knew they were "testing" her, she would look at them slyly like "wait till I get you mini lions" when they walked from underneath, passing at the front part of her chest. It didn't take the Ridgeback long to accept the cats though she was 12years old at that time, never was associated with any cats or other dogs.
On Protection,
We moved into a new home when she also arrived, on the first night a burglar chanced his "Rights" to crap in the granny cottage. We weren't accustomed to burglars from our previous abode, this Ridgeback caught his stink in the air, ran around (we too caught a whiff but didn't know the direction) lunged at him from the back, her height and weight brought him to the ground easily as he tried to escape, we were shaking in shock and taken aback cos she looked like a tall man on top of him in the dark. He screamed in fright, so did we. 😁😁😁 We never saw nor knew her capabilities, strength, power and protection before that.
A few years later we had another incident, a thief decided to divert his walk from the road into our property, again, our Angel ran after him down a steep road, gripped him from the back, dropping him to his knees, he looked like he was begging her 😂😂😂, while still pinned him down, she gripped his ear though she had no teeth at 15, well that thief really screamed for his mother😂😂😂 this time we died laughing
🤣🤣🤣😅. That was the unforgettable strength, power and protection of a Ridgeback as old as she was.
Moral of the story, Ridgebacks are exemplary guard dogs providing you treat them well, no harsh training tactics, chaining or aggressive treatment. They absolutely LOVE mingling with the family, being apart of everything, willing to sacrifice their lives for your's. This breed is very aloof, no need to teach them how to guard, except the basics. My dogs never had actual training. They were naturally super observant, suspicious of everyone and would move all around the property the whole day, never sitting still or napping in a spot for too long. They are a vigilant breed, NOT very good with children. Treat them well and you'll be rewarded Well.
Lastly, just so you know, she was 17 when she developed bloat or gastric distortion one morning....and put to sleep.
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Best dog a dedicated dog owner could own. We love our boy.
I grew up with a Rhodesian Ridgeback, best dog ever. Miss him everyday
Lovely work Anneka. These dogs are simply adorable. I have already forwarded the link of this video to my good friend who has lived her life living with Ridgebacks.
I adopted a Ridgeback from the pound in Chicago. The dog was 4-6 weeks old. first day out for showing. I had know idea what a ridgeback was. The dog lived 16 years. Lucy was my best friend. She is greatly missed by everyone. Just know if you get these dogs you need to run them at least 2 hours a day.
Magnificent puppies all and so obviously loved! Great episode!
The best dogs in the world; loyal, protective, with a calming nature. Had the pleasure of owning one of these beautiful dogs... he passed a few years ago and I never had another dog since. Still miss him... thanks for sharing.
Great offering. I've only seen one dog like this and that in the '70's. It was a good pet.
"I have something that you don't have, please run after me" lolol
Omg!! Brings back so many memories. Soo true and their play does look aggressive. Awww lost my rhodesian ridgeback 10 years ago and they really are one of a kind.
I was born with 2 Ridgebacks by my side. When they had both passed away when I was around 8 years old my parents wanted to try a smaller dog....that dog ended up being agressive so we gave him away to some other owners after just 10 months. After that we went back to Ridgebacks again and we have now had our third one for 4 and a half years. They are truly amazing dogs and fit perfectly into our family. The dog we have now is almost the perfect dog, almost because she sadly has epilepsy :/ But we still love her so much
Gorgeous breed
Once you meet a Rhodesian, you'll never forget it... powerful, beautiful, and sweet.
the people too - all 'nations' included
Yesssssss been waiting for this!! Great video!
Me too !
Thank you so much for this video this was the first time I have seen a Ridgeback since mine passed. It brought a tear to my eye. Ridgebacks are great friends and great companions. I still think of my Kodie. I Love your shows..
❤I have never seen such a mild pack of Ridgebackz❤
❤They are a Beautiful pack, first pack I have that are not aggressive around their Owner❤
❤Thank You❤
Thanks for wonderful video
You never fail
Lovely 🐕 dogs
I'm addicted to this channel! :)
Reading all the comments left by all these amazing ridgeback owners is just the best. We all love this breed
my rescue Ridgeback Marley is an absolutely wonderful dog-loyal companion and truly one-of-a-kind-I also firmly believe that if we were threatened in any way the ferocity of his temperament would then be staggering
Amber has several Ridgie friends, Maggie, I think is her favourite. She's about 40 kg / 90 lbs & just a beauty. Gorgeous eyes! A real sweetheart personality-wise.
Even though I love my GSD's, the Ridgebacks have a close second place in my heart.
Love you, Anneka!
Beautiful breed, we are lucky to have a 5 year old female Ridgeback, just got ourselves another RR pup.
A friend of mine had a Ridgeback! She was so sweet, always loved singing and howling with people.
Puppies!!!!!😍😭💟
What a wonderful video of a handsome breed! :)
Beautiful dogs. Anita is like BBC of dog documentaries....
This is such an amazing UA-cam channel...thanks for bringing all the great knowledge about all these different dog breeds to us!
Marvelous breed!
Wow there gorgeous dogs. I want one!
Ridgebacks are calm, but extremely loyal and a good guard dog. I would definitely raise one. Strange that this video came up, as I searched your channel a few weeks ago with no results. Thanks for this!
I lost my Rhodesian this week due to cancer. Best dog ever!
When I was just a young kid we had a Rhodesian Ridgeback and she was AMAZING. Absolutely loving, protective, caring and extremely loyal. Then a few years later our neighbor had two of them for several years that used to come over and visit out scratch at our front door for a secret treat. I often think of them all and unfortunately haven't seen one a many years now. I hope this breed doesn't die off completely down the road. Thanks for sharing this video as I wouldn't probably have ever checked this channel out.
1 big 👍, 👆. Great dogs, thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸 God Bless 🇺🇸 have a great day.
My friend has a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Labrador cross. She is very sweet and loving, but a fairly good watchdog also.
I adopted a year ago!Many thanks for what you are doing !
I have had a Ridgeback. He was a lovely boy. Very beutiful dogs.
These dogs are Soooooooooooooo affectionate. I met an owner where I live 3 months ago, he has a full grown male named, "Rhodie," of course. Rhodie is 110 lbs, lean athletic, and full of so much love for his master. The guy got out of his car and the male was up on his hind legs draped all over his owner and was licking him incessantly from ear to ear, non-stop for a full 5 minutes. I had no idea this breed was so attached and attentive to their owners, but now, it all makes sense. High IQ dogs.
I had a male Rhodesian also named Rhodie growing up. Currently have a doberman and boxer mix, but will be getting a Rhodesian to grow up along side my kids in a few years. Wonderful family dogs, very loving and protective.
Hi I'm from Germany and your channel is really great for animal lovers 😉
As always totally love your work and the education you bring looking forward to the next one
I worked at a daycare center for dogs. And that's when I got introduced to a Ridgeback. And you're right there eloquent dogs. They almost jump like deers it's amazing 🤗🤗🤗