I have had a ridgeback but he passed away about 11 years ago. My first dog was a golden retriever. Long before he passed I all ready had my eyes on the ridgeback. Once on a vacation in Granada we happened to take a wrong turn when out in a car with our guide. We came up to the lawn in front of a manor like house. On the steps in front of the entrance there was a beautiful ridge back. I got out of the car to direct our guide to turn the car without getting in to the lawn and without having the car falling down the steep slope outside. That ridgeback kept us under observation all the time but did not move at all. By the time we left I was very impressed and pretty much in love with that dog. I knew that my next dog had to be a ridgeback. And it was. I got my ridgeback and called him Cecil, after Cecil Rhodes. He was certainly a very stubborn puppy. He almost drove us crazy. But at the same time he he learnt really quickly. I think that he only had 3 accidents before he learnt to do he’s business outside. Even being very stubborn and wilful he was also the sweetest and most lovable dog from the start. When mature and fully trained he was an absolute pleasure to have around. He was a bit different. He had s short ridge. One of he’s ears was shorter and a little piece was missing. I believe that was due to his mean sister. He had no desire to chase after wild animals what so ever. For me that was great as I want to be able to keep my dogs off leash also in the wild where there are animals about. Ridgebacks can have a sharp temperament but mine was a pacifist. If another dog attacked him he would protest but did not really defend himself. Perhaps he was not the tough but controlled guard dog I had hoped for, but he was the sweetest and most beautiful dog ever. He is sorely missed but at least he got to be almost 14 years old. And besides, He still looked like a tough bad ass ridgeback. He’s bark was like thunder. In most cases that is more than enough to keep any would be bad guy away.
These magnificent dogs are definitely not for inexperienced dog owners, and they need a ton of exercise and a range to roam. My uncle has a ranch here in Texas of about 1000 acres, and he loved being a rancher. There were about 4 or 5 ridgebacks of differing ages and only one male, and they frequently saddled up to move cattle to new feeding areas, get them corralled in the springtime, etc. The ranch abutted the property of a farm prison, and they actually would get an escapee on the property once in a while. Hence the choice of Ridgeback. All the dogs followed alongside our horses, trotting along for a few miles in the scrub and then back to the stable. They could do that all day. Males and females are quite different in temperament. Females are guarded but less challenging. Big males can dominate the environment all around the ranch house area, and they will challenge anyone coming into their territory. My uncle had a big male named Red, and my dad and I (about 7yo) met Red one day. Mind you, I've never seen my father be intimidated by anything, except that experience. We open the gate to my aunt's yard, and go to walk 100 feet to the door, and about halfway there, a 100# athletic dog which had a gaze like Sauron, trots up between us and the house, giving us a quiet growl. We were Fkd. Then my dad slapped his leg and said something like, "come on Red come on boy" in a greeting voice. Red kind of ambled over sniffed us and turned around and walked off. I was a small kid, but I just remember that being the most intimidating thing I've experienced.
My dad used to refer to them as military grade Dalmatians. Absolutely beautiful but they will drive you insane if you don't spend the time on them that they need.
Since 1980 I've had 6 ridgebacks, all being wonderful companions and protectors. Four males, from 90-120 pounds, and most recently, two sisters from successive litters one year apart. They were 118 and 106 pounds. There isn't a day that goes by, that I don't mourn their passing. We can no longer afford to take care of dogs, as the veterinarian business has turned predatory where we live, on NY's Long Island.
My dad when he was a boy had a Rhodesian ridgeback growing up in Jamaica. He said the Ridge (Simba) would lie in the hot 30+ degree sun while the other family dogs would seek refuge in the state. SO CUTE!! 😊
I have owned Borzoi for thirty years. I always advise anyone getting a sighthound (Rhodesian Ridgeback) that they are four legged Ferraris covered in fur. They will give chase to anything that moves and leash training is a MUST. They are sensitive to some anesthesia as they have very little body fat to absorb it. These are just a few things to consider before sharing your life with one of the most majestic and elegant breeds of hounds on the planet. Thank you doctor for an A1 educational video.
I had a female who was in the 110 pound range, all size and strength, not overweight, granted this is exceptionally large for a female, yes she was head strong and not the easiest to train but had an unbelievable protection instinct, especially around the children, nothing was messing with her, well a few coyotes on the hillside trails gave it a try, they escaped by the skin of their teeth, they were going around the shrubbery she was going straight through it! Magnificent dog, she lived until well into her 15th year
Thank you for this video! I got a free mystery puppy last year. She actually scared me to death! I never had such an intense focused dog, even at such a young age (5 weeks.) Whenever I googled her, she would id as Rhodesian Ridgeback, and I never paid it any mind bc I thought it just wasn't possible. She was 4 months old before I looked at that breed, and sure enough, that was her. She is only 50 pounds, and she's my best dog ever! She has taken loads of training. She's fearless, friendly, so intelligent! Definitely not for a new or faint-hearted owner. I❤myridgebackmix!!
We just fostered Canelo, a 85lbs Rhodesian Ridgeback. He was a stray and roaming our community for 2-3 weeks. He’s super friendly and great with other dogs. Unfortunately, we travel a lot and can’t keep him so we’ve been reaching out to rescues so he can find his forever home.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a special place in my heart because it was the first ever Dog i ever owned. His name was Roose we named him after a Jamaican lifeguard i befriended when iw as 7 on holiday. Roose was a rough pup and always wrestling with me but still obediant to my mum and Stepdad nontheless. And the only reason we had to give him away was because my Mum was going to have my sister. We even had to move house for her. But it was fun while it lasted and i'll always remember him and i even have the pics of us. For a dog with a legacy reputation of hunting Lions he was a damn good family pet.
I just need a Rhodesian ridgeback! I miss my beautiful Nandi rip. They are the most amazing dogs with such heart, character and a great sense of humor.
My best friend/roommate and I have a ridgeless ridgeback. He is 3 years old now. He was a stray in the neighborhood, having been thrown from the truck and shot at by the former owner. He only got grazed by the bullet, thank goodness. When we got him, he had been hit by a truck and the town's animal control guy was calling around to have him put down. He only had a broken front right leg, and we weren't about to let the animal control guy have him put down. We put him in our van and took him to our vet, as we had 3 dogs of our own already. We thought he was a hound of some sort, and found out from the vet that he was just a puppy. She figured he might be just about a year old at that point. I guess it was about six months in that I started researching to find out what kind of hound he was because the vet wasn't sure. We had him neutered within a month of having him and while he was still in a cast. When I realized he is a ridgeless ridgeback and that they are supposedly rare, I was a bit upset that we had neutered him. We had named him Red in the beginning but didn't like that name and we (mostly me) thought that he should have a regal name, so his name is King Titan, with our last names hyphenated at the end. We call him Titan, but he has a few nicknames and answers to all of them. We adopted another puppy that showed up at our house in August. Turns out that that one is a red-nosed pitbull and about the same size as Titan. Lokie is going to be a year the first week of January. Our vet figured he was about 7 months old when he showed up. Titan and Lokie run the yard, so Titan gets a lot of exercise. If you didn't know about his broken leg, you would never know he had one. At the time, the vet was worried that we might have to amputate because of the break being at the ankle area, and with all the cuts and abrasions, they couldn't put a full cast on until those healed. He does favor it during bad weather, or when he and Lokie play too rough. We know that he'll have issues when he gets older as well. So, all that being said, he hasn't had any training and I wouldn't even know where to start. I'm just glad that we have a big yard and another big dog for him to play with. Our other 2 dogs and a beagle/basset, and a blue-nosed pitbull.
We’re currently fostering a 85lbs Rhodesian Ridgeback. He had been roaming around our community for weeks. We couldn’t take him in right away because we were already fostering another stray. Eventually we able to take him in but boy, this big fella needs a lot of attention. When I take him out for walks, I noticed he walks really close to me and towards my leg. When he’s in the backyard, he does everything to get our attention.
My Yama is such a loving and cute dog but also such a derp. A 90lb dog not realising how big he is, can be such a pain, but it's hard to stay mad at him.
I have two boys they are different to many dogs . YOU must be boss, however you must never hit them they don’t respond well and will damage your dogs trust in you. They will lie in the sun for around twenty mins at a time. Only tend to drink ONCE A DAY. Unless exercised hard. Stay in them as pups from day one . They have a tendency to stand up and shadow box you or grab you , this is fine if you’re 200lbs and 6’2 “ but for lady’s and kids it’s scary. So this behaviour must be jumped on as soon as it starts . They are big strong powerful dogs with a high pray drive not a first time dog . But I can’t live without them they are loyal loving goofy and very intelligent. A magnificent guard . No one and I mean no one gets near my property without the boys issuing a bark . They don’t bark much only when needed of sometimes excited. The BEST DOGS EVER .
I have a 2 year old female ridgeback and she has a very sweet nature. It's our first dog but our children are nearly adult so we have the time, including to give 5 - 10 kms walk or run every single day and take her weekly to a dog training club. Next year we will start agility with her. She's not the best guard dog but will bark if strangers arrive, otherwise the only time she barks is at the cat occasionally. My advice is not to get a ridgeback if you have young children under 10, if you can't commit to the exercise requirements of a ridgeback, or if you live with old people. When ridgebacks get excited they tend to knock things over i cluding people, children, their owners. Start with a female as they're a bit easier. The crowns of the ridge are at the head end, contrary to the video, and whilst wheaten is the most common colour, they do come in more tan colour, or in exceptionally rare cases a fully black ridgeback.
A ridgeback saved me from a German shepherd police dog attack when I was about 12. Jumped in between us as it was about to pounce, allowing me to escape through a door behind me.
We love our Rhodesian Ridgeback!!!! Woodstock is the most loyal and intelligent dog we’ve ever had. He does get jealous easily though. ***BUT DO NOT GET A RR if you don’t have ample room for it to roam and play and aren’t planning on taking time to play with and train it.
1987 we purchased are first Ridgeback bitch. When we were living in Zimbabwe. Absolutely 💯 best dog on earth..... When training is done early and consistently. Otherwise you will end up having a dog that will be hard to live with
Funny she say's only 1 colour type Wheaten (but there are 2 colours) she is holding an orange wheaten one and she got the curls back to front, they are at the front shoulder end not the butt end.
I could have spent more time on specifying the colors but for the sake of time wheaten really is the color, with variations. Thanks for commenting though for other pet lovers to read ! :)
Training.... Repetition, repetition, repetition... Limit using treats as a training aid... Do NOT raise your voice or make loud sounds, a positive voice will lead to positive results. Do not over feed them. Let them run daily. Not good in apartments all days everyday. Finally,be prepared to give up a couch or chair😂😂
Ive had 3 in my life love these breeds ❤ ive got 2 new ones now. except one is cross breed with Pitbull so hes jaw is massive but still holding the Ridgeback body.😅 And yes they can be couch potatoes, Literally one sits on the couch and the other cross breed Ridgeback is always trying to get hes brother to play outside 😂
Can anyone help me. My friend had a RR puppy of 4 months and she also has another 4 dogs. The puppy has become aggressive towards her when he makes him to something he doesn't want to do for instance getting off the couch. He went for her properly the other day and she had to use a cushion to get him off. He also bites her when she comes home from work - she thinks it is because he needs to get the attention first, but I am worried he is going to her her as he seems to be dominating her in a way. And the other dogs too now. Any suggestions from the RR community here?
Hey! Dr. Lindsay here! It seems like you need to seek a dog behaviorists help. This dog may need to be rehomed if your friend is in danger and cannot handle him around the other dogs. Maybe he is a 1 person, no other pets, type of dog! Seek help from a local trainer in your area. Aggressiveness can lead to the dog needing to put down if someone is in danger. Seeking help and training for him now is the best thing.
I had a ridgeback,that weigh120lbs.He was chill,unless,you were in his yard,without permission,especially,if you were a small furry animal,in that case,you were dead,god help you,if he thought you were a threat to me,or “his” children.usually,he was pretty good ,at discerning'which was which.I was,at a small,roadside BBQ shack,when,a drunk,waked in,and said”Can I pet your dog?””I said,”Not,if you want to keep,that hand”.He kept on,saying all dogs loved him.FinalLLy,Imstood up,all6’1” 250lbs of me,and,said,I told him,I said no”.fortunately,he had a couple of sober friends eith him,who told him,to give it up.They saved him,from serious injury. Thank you for the video
A bit of misinformation here. 1. Ridgebacks don't "get" dermoid sinus. They are either born with it or not. Ethical AKC registered breeders check their puppies for this at birth. An experienced specialty vet can surgically remove the dermoid while the dog is a puppy. This must be done to spare the dog a lifetime of infection and pain. 2. Ridgebacks are extremely loyal to their families but it's a breed trait that some of them are aloof with strangers. Implying that they are universally friendly with all is misleading. 3. Early training is essential but it's important to only use positive reinforcement methods. You make it sound like firm discipline is the way to go. Any potential ridgeback owner should research the breed to understand the kind of training that works. This breed is super sensitive and if you mess up by using harsh discipline, they will literally get all hurt and will not forgive you! Seriously. 4. Not mentioned here: Make sure you research your breeder carefully! This breed used to be rare but is becoming more popular and therefore more unethical backyard breeders are popping up. A carelessly bred dog may have health and temperament issues. If you wish to rescue, awesome! There are specific Rhodesian Ridgeback organizations you can look into. The main thing I agree on is that this is not a breed for everyone. They are incredibly strong-willed as well as physically strong, and they normally play in a very rough manner. They are amazing, wonderful dogs but are best with experienced dog owners and NOT recommended for first-time dog owners.
first lie...ridgeback weight up to 100pounds Second they should always be with boerboel to fends off baboons hunt leopards and no, they didnt hunt lions, it was too dangerous to hunt a lone or old lion because 10 dogs were going to catch it and 5-8 were returning after hunt session. That's why hunting lions became difficult and were needed to have a hunter near the dogs that hold the lion or the wild animal they found. Even with a hunter, one of ten dogs would get injured to death in a hunting session and the hunter could be injuried too
I've had Rhodesian Ridgebacks in my life for 50 years....They truly are The Best Breed in The World ❤ xx
I have had a ridgeback but he passed away about 11 years ago.
My first dog was a golden retriever.
Long before he passed I all ready had my eyes on the ridgeback.
Once on a vacation in Granada we happened to take a wrong turn when out in a car with our guide.
We came up to the lawn in front of a manor like house.
On the steps in front of the entrance there was a beautiful ridge back.
I got out of the car to direct our guide to turn the car without getting in to the lawn and without having the car falling down the steep slope outside.
That ridgeback kept us under observation all the time but did not move at all.
By the time we left I was very impressed and pretty much in love with that dog.
I knew that my next dog had to be a ridgeback.
And it was.
I got my ridgeback and called him Cecil, after Cecil Rhodes.
He was certainly a very stubborn puppy.
He almost drove us crazy.
But at the same time he he learnt really quickly.
I think that he only had 3 accidents before he learnt to do he’s business outside.
Even being very stubborn and wilful he was also the sweetest and most lovable dog from the start.
When mature and fully trained he was an absolute pleasure to have around.
He was a bit different.
He had s short ridge.
One of he’s ears was shorter and a little piece was missing.
I believe that was due to his mean sister.
He had no desire to chase after wild animals what so ever.
For me that was great as I want to be able to keep my dogs off leash also in the wild where there are animals about.
Ridgebacks can have a sharp temperament but mine was a pacifist.
If another dog attacked him he would protest but did not really defend himself.
Perhaps he was not the tough but controlled guard dog I had hoped for, but he was the sweetest and most beautiful dog ever.
He is sorely missed but at least he got to be almost 14 years old.
And besides,
He still looked like a tough bad ass ridgeback.
He’s bark was like thunder.
In most cases that is more than enough to keep any would be bad guy away.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful story 😊
And those are the best memories any dog owner could wish to cherish. Thank you for sharing ❤
These magnificent dogs are definitely not for inexperienced dog owners, and they need a ton of exercise and a range to roam. My uncle has a ranch here in Texas of about 1000 acres, and he loved being a rancher. There were about 4 or 5 ridgebacks of differing ages and only one male, and they frequently saddled up to move cattle to new feeding areas, get them corralled in the springtime, etc. The ranch abutted the property of a farm prison, and they actually would get an escapee on the property once in a while. Hence the choice of Ridgeback. All the dogs followed alongside our horses, trotting along for a few miles in the scrub and then back to the stable. They could do that all day.
Males and females are quite different in temperament. Females are guarded but less challenging. Big males can dominate the environment all around the ranch house area, and they will challenge anyone coming into their territory. My uncle had a big male named Red, and my dad and I (about 7yo) met Red one day. Mind you, I've never seen my father be intimidated by anything, except that experience. We open the gate to my aunt's yard, and go to walk 100 feet to the door, and about halfway there, a 100# athletic dog which had a gaze like Sauron, trots up between us and the house, giving us a quiet growl. We were Fkd. Then my dad slapped his leg and said something like, "come on Red come on boy" in a greeting voice. Red kind of ambled over sniffed us and turned around and walked off. I was a small kid, but I just remember that being the most intimidating thing I've experienced.
My dad used to refer to them as military grade Dalmatians. Absolutely beautiful but they will drive you insane if you don't spend the time on them that they need.
And they get jealous so easy 😂 but extremely loyal
Since 1980 I've had 6 ridgebacks, all being wonderful companions and protectors. Four males, from 90-120 pounds, and most recently, two sisters from successive litters one year apart. They were 118 and 106 pounds. There isn't a day that goes by, that I don't mourn their passing. We can no longer afford to take care of dogs, as the veterinarian business has turned predatory where we live, on NY's Long Island.
My dad when he was a boy had a Rhodesian ridgeback growing up in Jamaica. He said the Ridge (Simba) would lie in the hot 30+ degree sun while the other family dogs would seek refuge in the state. SO CUTE!! 😊
I have owned Borzoi for thirty years. I always advise anyone getting a sighthound (Rhodesian Ridgeback) that they are four legged Ferraris covered in fur. They will give chase to anything that moves and leash training is a MUST. They are sensitive to some anesthesia as they have very little body fat to absorb it. These are just a few things to consider before sharing your life with one of the most majestic and elegant breeds of hounds on the planet. Thank you doctor for an A1 educational video.
I had a female who was in the 110 pound range, all size and strength, not overweight, granted this is exceptionally large for a female, yes she was head strong and not the easiest to train but had an unbelievable protection instinct, especially around the children, nothing was messing with her, well a few coyotes on the hillside trails gave it a try, they escaped by the skin of their teeth, they were going around the shrubbery she was going straight through it! Magnificent dog, she lived until well into her 15th year
Thank you for this video! I got a free mystery puppy last year. She actually scared me to death! I never had such an intense focused dog, even at such a young age (5 weeks.) Whenever I googled her, she would id as Rhodesian Ridgeback, and I never paid it any mind bc I thought it just wasn't possible. She was 4 months old before I looked at that breed, and sure enough, that was her. She is only 50 pounds, and she's my best dog ever! She has taken loads of training. She's fearless, friendly, so intelligent! Definitely not for a new or faint-hearted owner.
I❤myridgebackmix!!
We just fostered Canelo, a 85lbs Rhodesian Ridgeback. He was a stray and roaming our community for 2-3 weeks. He’s super friendly and great with other dogs. Unfortunately, we travel a lot and can’t keep him so we’ve been reaching out to rescues so he can find his forever home.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a special place in my heart because it was the first ever Dog i ever owned. His name was Roose we named him after a Jamaican lifeguard i befriended when iw as 7 on holiday. Roose was a rough pup and always wrestling with me but still obediant to my mum and Stepdad nontheless. And the only reason we had to give him away was because my Mum was going to have my sister. We even had to move house for her. But it was fun while it lasted and i'll always remember him and i even have the pics of us. For a dog with a legacy reputation of hunting Lions he was a damn good family pet.
I just need a Rhodesian ridgeback! I miss my beautiful Nandi rip. They are the most amazing dogs with such heart, character and a great sense of humor.
Amazing energy level, you come back from a big walk, within half hour he wants to go out again. And this happens many times during the day.
Kingston is amazing and you are absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for the information. I’m in the process of buying a male right now. ❤
My best friend/roommate and I have a ridgeless ridgeback. He is 3 years old now. He was a stray in the neighborhood, having been thrown from the truck and shot at by the former owner. He only got grazed by the bullet, thank goodness. When we got him, he had been hit by a truck and the town's animal control guy was calling around to have him put down. He only had a broken front right leg, and we weren't about to let the animal control guy have him put down. We put him in our van and took him to our vet, as we had 3 dogs of our own already. We thought he was a hound of some sort, and found out from the vet that he was just a puppy. She figured he might be just about a year old at that point. I guess it was about six months in that I started researching to find out what kind of hound he was because the vet wasn't sure. We had him neutered within a month of having him and while he was still in a cast. When I realized he is a ridgeless ridgeback and that they are supposedly rare, I was a bit upset that we had neutered him.
We had named him Red in the beginning but didn't like that name and we (mostly me) thought that he should have a regal name, so his name is King Titan, with our last names hyphenated at the end. We call him Titan, but he has a few nicknames and answers to all of them.
We adopted another puppy that showed up at our house in August. Turns out that that one is a red-nosed pitbull and about the same size as Titan. Lokie is going to be a year the first week of January. Our vet figured he was about 7 months old when he showed up. Titan and Lokie run the yard, so Titan gets a lot of exercise.
If you didn't know about his broken leg, you would never know he had one. At the time, the vet was worried that we might have to amputate because of the break being at the ankle area, and with all the cuts and abrasions, they couldn't put a full cast on until those healed. He does favor it during bad weather, or when he and Lokie play too rough. We know that he'll have issues when he gets older as well.
So, all that being said, he hasn't had any training and I wouldn't even know where to start. I'm just glad that we have a big yard and another big dog for him to play with. Our other 2 dogs and a beagle/basset, and a blue-nosed pitbull.
We’re currently fostering a 85lbs Rhodesian Ridgeback. He had been roaming around our community for weeks. We couldn’t take him in right away because we were already fostering another stray. Eventually we able to take him in but boy, this big fella needs a lot of attention. When I take him out for walks, I noticed he walks really close to me and towards my leg. When he’s in the backyard, he does everything to get our attention.
My Yama is such a loving and cute dog but also such a derp. A 90lb dog not realising how big he is, can be such a pain, but it's hard to stay mad at him.
I have two boys they are different to many dogs . YOU must be boss, however you must never hit them they don’t respond well and will damage your dogs trust in you. They will lie in the sun for around twenty mins at a time. Only tend to drink ONCE A DAY. Unless exercised hard. Stay in them as pups from day one . They have a tendency to stand up and shadow box you or grab you , this is fine if you’re 200lbs and 6’2 “ but for lady’s and kids it’s scary. So this behaviour must be jumped on as soon as it starts . They are big strong powerful dogs with a high pray drive not a first time dog . But I can’t live without them they are loyal loving goofy and very intelligent. A magnificent guard . No one and I mean no one gets near my property without the boys issuing a bark . They don’t bark much only when needed of sometimes excited. The BEST DOGS EVER .
I have a 2 year old female ridgeback and she has a very sweet nature. It's our first dog but our children are nearly adult so we have the time, including to give 5 - 10 kms walk or run every single day and take her weekly to a dog training club. Next year we will start agility with her. She's not the best guard dog but will bark if strangers arrive, otherwise the only time she barks is at the cat occasionally.
My advice is not to get a ridgeback if you have young children under 10, if you can't commit to the exercise requirements of a ridgeback, or if you live with old people. When ridgebacks get excited they tend to knock things over i cluding people, children, their owners. Start with a female as they're a bit easier.
The crowns of the ridge are at the head end, contrary to the video, and whilst wheaten is the most common colour, they do come in more tan colour, or in exceptionally rare cases a fully black ridgeback.
My Mom brought home a puppy he was half Ridgeback best dog ever 1965-1980.
A ridgeback saved me from a German shepherd police dog attack when I was about 12. Jumped in between us as it was about to pounce, allowing me to escape through a door behind me.
Woah what a nerve wracking story, i hope you and the ridgeback were safe in the end.
We love our Rhodesian Ridgeback!!!! Woodstock is the most loyal and intelligent dog we’ve ever had. He does get jealous easily though.
***BUT DO NOT GET A RR if you don’t have ample room for it to roam and play and aren’t planning on taking time to play with and train it.
Miner is is also jealous it's hilarious
I am lucky to have one! Absolutely magnificent! But need really a strong handler.
1987 we purchased are first Ridgeback bitch. When we were living in Zimbabwe. Absolutely 💯 best dog on earth..... When training is done early and consistently. Otherwise you will end up having a dog that will be hard to live with
Funny she say's only 1 colour type Wheaten (but there are 2 colours) she is holding an orange wheaten one and she got the curls back to front, they are at the front shoulder end not the butt end.
I could have spent more time on specifying the colors but for the sake of time wheaten really is the color, with variations. Thanks for commenting though for other pet lovers to read ! :)
Training.... Repetition, repetition, repetition... Limit using treats as a training aid... Do NOT raise your voice or make loud sounds, a positive voice will lead to positive results.
Do not over feed them. Let them run daily. Not good in apartments all days everyday.
Finally,be prepared to give up a couch or chair😂😂
I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback mine is very cute and he is quite healthy and sadly has allergies
Why is Dr. Lindsay pointing to the dog's loin and calling it the wither????
OH sorry!!! I must have been going too fast! Thanks for catching that! :) And I hope your enjoying the rest of my channel
I was thinking the same thing
Ive had 3 in my life love these breeds ❤ ive got 2 new ones now. except one is cross breed with Pitbull so hes jaw is massive but still holding the Ridgeback body.😅
And yes they can be couch potatoes, Literally one sits on the couch and the other cross breed Ridgeback is always trying to get hes brother to play outside 😂
Gonna be my first dog when I’m in my 20s been saying this since I was 10
They’re so cool! Haha so have I been saying that! I really want one. BUT this is an athletic beast so I will need more land
@@drlindsaybutzer I ride horses so I plan to have one follow me out onto the trails
you wont regret it, if you need any advice feel free to ask had 4 2 males 2 females, did you decide if you want a male or female yet?
Winston is a bit chonky. A ridgeback isn't supposed to look like a Lab.
My Rhodesian ridgeback Daisy sleeps all day. Would welcome in a burglar to the house
Can anyone help me. My friend had a RR puppy of 4 months and she also has another 4 dogs. The puppy has become aggressive towards her when he makes him to something he doesn't want to do for instance getting off the couch. He went for her properly the other day and she had to use a cushion to get him off. He also bites her when she comes home from work - she thinks it is because he needs to get the attention first, but I am worried he is going to her her as he seems to be dominating her in a way. And the other dogs too now. Any suggestions from the RR community here?
Hey! Dr. Lindsay here! It seems like you need to seek a dog behaviorists help. This dog may need to be rehomed if your friend is in danger and cannot handle him around the other dogs. Maybe he is a 1 person, no other pets, type of dog! Seek help from a local trainer in your area. Aggressiveness can lead to the dog needing to put down if someone is in danger. Seeking help and training for him now is the best thing.
I had a ridgeback,that weigh120lbs.He was chill,unless,you were in his yard,without permission,especially,if you were a small furry animal,in that case,you were dead,god help you,if he thought you were a threat to me,or “his” children.usually,he was pretty good ,at discerning'which was which.I was,at a small,roadside BBQ shack,when,a drunk,waked in,and said”Can I pet your dog?””I said,”Not,if you want to keep,that hand”.He kept on,saying all dogs loved him.FinalLLy,Imstood up,all6’1” 250lbs of me,and,said,I told him,I said no”.fortunately,he had a couple of sober friends eith him,who told him,to give it up.They saved him,from serious injury. Thank you for the video
i actually have a black and white rhodesian ridgeback
Cute scrubs. Sure. Not heaps of indepth info.
If anyone has any advice for training pls share im trying to train mine before i move mext year.
Me me me. Look at my great scrubs.
Best breed in the world but not a dog for everyone.
A bit of misinformation here. 1. Ridgebacks don't "get" dermoid sinus. They are either born with it or not. Ethical AKC registered breeders check their puppies for this at birth. An experienced specialty vet can surgically remove the dermoid while the dog is a puppy. This must be done to spare the dog a lifetime of infection and pain.
2. Ridgebacks are extremely loyal to their families but it's a breed trait that some of them are aloof with strangers. Implying that they are universally friendly with all is misleading.
3. Early training is essential but it's important to only use positive reinforcement methods. You make it sound like firm discipline is the way to go. Any potential ridgeback owner should research the breed to understand the kind of training that works. This breed is super sensitive and if you mess up by using harsh discipline, they will literally get all hurt and will not forgive you! Seriously.
4. Not mentioned here: Make sure you research your breeder carefully! This breed used to be rare but is becoming more popular and therefore more unethical backyard breeders are popping up. A carelessly bred dog may have health and temperament issues. If you wish to rescue, awesome! There are specific Rhodesian Ridgeback organizations you can look into.
The main thing I agree on is that this is not a breed for everyone. They are incredibly strong-willed as well as physically strong, and they normally play in a very rough manner. They are amazing, wonderful dogs but are best with experienced dog owners and NOT recommended for first-time dog owners.
first lie...ridgeback weight up to 100pounds
Second they should always be with boerboel to fends off baboons hunt leopards and no, they didnt hunt lions, it was too dangerous to hunt a lone or old lion because 10 dogs were going to catch it and 5-8 were returning after hunt session. That's why hunting lions became difficult and were needed to have a hunter near the dogs that hold the lion or the wild animal they found. Even with a hunter, one of ten dogs would get injured to death in a hunting session and the hunter could be injuried too
your dog is overweight doctor......not cool !!
Up to 85 lbs? Mine is over 125...
People are breeding for size but the originals and standard is up to 85 lbs.
Hunting line and backyard bred dogs are more likely to be bigger.