Rhodesian Ridgeback Lion Hound

Rhodesian Ridgeback Lion Hound. Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound adult and puppy in a meadow Stock Photo Alamy The Rhodesian Ridgeback dog breed is a large, powerful and athletic hound, originally from Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in Africa European settlers of Rhodesia in the 1700's found a.

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Having been bred to hunt big game, including lions, ridgebacks were nicknamed the African Lion Hound, and possess a high prey drive Today, times have now changed, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is now generally bred as a loyal companion

Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound two adults lying in a meadow Stock Photo Alamy

Riana the Rhodesian Ridgeback at about 3 years old Hannah, a rare black purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback—Photo courtesy of David Hancock They are also known as The African Lion Hound, for this reason.

Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound two adults lying in a meadow Stock Photo Alamy. Their affection, loyalty, confidence, and intelligence definitely make great as a family pet They need consistent training and proper socialization and might not be ideal.

Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound two adults lying in a meadow Stock Photo Alamy. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large dog breed originally bred in Southern Africa The Rhodesian Ridgeback dog breed is a large, powerful and athletic hound, originally from Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in Africa