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Locut0s

(6,154 posts)
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 12:45 AM Sep 2012

Anyone know anything about Rhodesian Ridgebacks, the dogs?

Thinking of getting a dog and I love the look of ridgebacks. They seem to closely resemble the look and temperament of our old dog, rip, who was a mix but I honestly don't know much about them.

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cyberswede

(26,117 posts)
1. Try this...
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 01:11 AM
Sep 2012
Is a Ridgeback the Right Dog for Your Family?

...

Ridgebacks are not Labradors or Golden Retrievers in short coats. They are hunting dogs and have a high prey drive. Translation: They are quite independent -- they don’t fawn over your every word, they can be oblivious to being called and require a lot of positive motivation to train them in traditional obedience. Many people are just not prepared for the stubbornness and hard-headedness in this breed.

http://www.rrcus.org/club/breedinfo/For_you.htm


Locut0s

(6,154 posts)
2. wow thanks for that. Didn't know that they would be that high maintenance. Too bad...
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 01:23 AM
Sep 2012

They are absolutely gorgeous dogs. Guess I'll look into a different breed, thanks again!

Rhiannon12866

(202,970 posts)
5. My cousin recently acquired a puppy.
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 02:08 AM
Sep 2012

He really loves the dog and he has three kids, if that matters...


 

OffWithTheirHeads

(10,337 posts)
3. Not to mention that they can rip your throat out faster than you can blink an eye.
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 01:23 AM
Sep 2012

Get a pit bull. They are more docile.

 

loli phabay

(5,580 posts)
4. they need space to run and hunt, from experience unless you have a few acres and they can run free t
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 01:51 AM
Sep 2012

then dont get one, they are so independant and loyal but they need to be able to do their own thing.

Locut0s

(6,154 posts)
6. Well my second choice world be a Vizsla and the little I've just been reading...
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 02:34 AM
Sep 2012

Suggests they might be a much better fit. Also beautiful looking.

 

HarveyDarkey

(9,077 posts)
7. Just get a mutt from the shelter
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 02:50 AM
Sep 2012

That's what I've always done & I've always had loving devoted companions. I refuse to support the puppy mill industry.

harmonicon

(12,008 posts)
9. I second that sentiment.
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 04:41 AM
Sep 2012

If your last dog was a good mutt, the next closest thing you're likely to get is another good mutt.

Quantess

(27,630 posts)
13. They need to run a lot!
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 02:20 PM
Sep 2012

And also, they need to run a lot! Last but not least, they need to run around a lot!

mnhtnbb

(31,316 posts)
15. I have a friend who has one. She lives in NH and takes him hiking all the time.
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 02:22 PM
Sep 2012

They also have acreage--so he can really get out and run. She used to
take him to work with her, but someone in the office objected, so she no
longer does. But it didn't have anything to do with his temperament--
quite friendly--just someone who thought it was 'unprofessional'.
(She works in a real estate office).

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