Rhodesian Ridgebacks Breed FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rhodesian Ridgebacks Breed
This FAQ about Rhodesian Ridgebacks is currently maintained by
Richard Gordon, (richard@inte.net)
Cindy Tittle Moore, (tittle@netcom.com)
Last Update: Jan. 16, 1997
Authors and Sources for This Document:
* Richard Gordon, January 29, 1993, (richard@hounddog.us.udel.edu)
* Cindy Tittle Moore, February 15, 1993, (tittle@netcom.com)
* David Prager, March 15, 1993, (prager@mdd.comm.mot.com)
* Handouts from the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the U.S.
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01 Rhodesian Ridgeback: Characteristics and Temperament- The Rhodesian Ridgeback, sometimes referred to as the African ...
02 How is the Ridgeback around children? Other pets? As a watchdog?- The Ridgeback is an extremely tolerant, excellent companion ...
03 Are Rhodesian Ridgebacks noisy? Do they have any bad habits?- Ridgebacks tend to bark only when there is something worthwhile ...
04 Is the Ridgeback a good house-dog?- The Ridgeback is an extremely clean dog with little odor, ...
05 Are there any special feeding problems with Rhodesian Ridgebacks?- Most Ridgebacks would have to be dead before refusing to eat! ...
06 How much exercise does a Ridgeback need?- Like any medium-large dog, Ridgebacks need exercise--a daily ...
07 Are Rhodesian Ridgebacks energetic or hyper?- A young Ridgeback is a very energetic fellow. But as ...
08 Rhodesian Ridgebacks: Where does that ridge on their back come from?- The Rhodesian Ridgeback's ancestry includes a dog native ...
09 Were Rhodesian Ridgebacks really used to hunt lions?- Yes, when the breed was imported to Rhodesia, the big game ...
10 Are Rhodesian Ridgebacks good for general hunting?- Yes. The Ridgeback has been used successfully in hunting bobcat,...
11 Official Standard For The Rhodesian Ridgeback- The Ridgeback represents a strong, muscular and active dog,...
12 Rhodesian Ridgebacks History- The Dutch, German, and Hugenout people who emigrated to South ...
13 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Special Medical Problems: Hip Dysplasia- Ridgebacks can come down with hip dysplasia. As in many breeds,...
14 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Special Medical Problems: Dermoid Sinus- This condition occurs when the skin is not completely closed along ...
15 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Special Medical Problems: Ridgelessness- Ridgelessness is not a medical problem per se, but a genetic fault....
16 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Books- Guide to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Published by the RRC of ...
17 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Publications- The RRCUS Annual of Champions_ (a club sanctioned publication). ...
18 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Breed Rescue Organizations- Your best bet is to contact the regional Rescue coordinator for ...
19 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Breeders- * _RRCUS Breeders_: Write to RRCUS, 25198 E. 19th Street, ...
20 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Breed Clubs- Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United ...
21 Rhodesian Ridgebacks Selected Other WWW Links of Interest- * Tom Baker's The Visual Ridgeback:...