AllCuteDogs I Don’t Look Like That Print
By AllCuteDogs
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I Don’t Look Like That Print
Courtesy of Sharlene Reynolds
About the Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback was developed in what was then Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) by European settlers who crossed their imported breeds — including Great Danes, Bloodhounds, Greyhounds, and Terriers — with a native African dog that bore the distinctive dorsal ridge. The resulting breed was used to track lions, bay them at a distance, and hold them for hunters. They also served as homestead guardians and family companions.
Read our complete Rhodesian Ridgeback guide for temperament, care tips, health information, and costs.