What is a Rhodesian Ridgeback?
A Rhodesian Ridgeback is a breed of dog that is native to Southern Africa and originated in Rhodesia somewhere in the 1920’s. These dogs were bred to become lion hunters and were trained to harass a lion and keep it at bay until its master could move in and make the kill. Because of its ability to track lions, it would appear that this particular breed of dog would have a temperament to equal this ability, but just the opposite is true of Rhodesians. He is exceptionally loyal, intelligent, very independent, and especially gentle. Owners report that Rhodesians are very strong-willed, loyal, clever, and fun-loving dogs who make excellent pets , even in homes with young children. All Rhodesians have a very sensitive side and must be handled with care during early training. Any excessively harsh treatment that might be used with hunting or sporting dogs of another breed will not be tolerated by the “Rhody”. These young dogs cannot be handled cruelly or unfairly, because their sensitive sid
