Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a breed of dog.

Aliases Ridgeback, Lion Dog, the African Lion Hound, Chien de Rhodésie à Crête Dorsale Size Medium Height (Male) 25 - 27 Inches Height (Female) 24 - 26 Inches Weight (Male) 85 - 160 Pounds Weight (Female) 65 - 80 Pounds Colors Light wheaten to red wheaten Hair Length Short Shedding Moderate Temperament Active, good natured Feeding Small Feeding Dog Grooming Very Little Grooming Training Moderately difficult to train dog Activeness Moderately Active Dog Friendliness Unsociable Dog Watch Dog Good Watch Dog Life Span 9 - 15 years Litter Size 7 - 8 puppies per litter Year of Origin 1800's Origin Rhodesia History Hunting lions FCI Number 146 Club(s) AKC Dogs, FCI Dogs, CKC Dogs, ANKC Dogs, KC Dogs, NZKC Dogs, UKC Dogs, Canadian Kennel Club Dogs Group(s) Hound Dogs