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About
The Rhodesian Ridgeback
A handsome
upstanding dog, strong and active, capable of hunting all day. Understanding,
loyal hound that is self assured and will show unconditional love and
devotion to his master. But will be aloof with strangers.
Owning a
ridgeback is something else. They are very clever; they will be your friend
and equal but not your slave. They are stubborn and can think for themselves
with an independent spirit. Never underestimate and always respect. Ridgebacks
do not require a great deal of exercise about one hour a day, but love
any exercise and will be ready as soon as you jangle the lead. Snoozing
in a sunny spot is most ridgebacks idea of heaven.
People often
wrongly accuse ridgebacks as being difficult to train. You cannot force
them; you need to work as a team, learning together. Food usually does
the trick. They can be very greedy and extremely good thieves. No work
surface or fridge door is unreachable if there is a tasty treat just begging
to be eaten. Socialization and basic obedience is essential this large
hound can easily pull an adult over or knock you off your feet. Being
a hound they love to chase anything and everything. Cars, joggers are
all fair game to an untrained ridgeback; you need to be in control.
Around the
house a ridgeback will usually accept any visitor that you make welcome.
But beware the unwelcome visitor. Well-trained children and ridgebacks
can mix very well; mutual respect is a must, and supervision from an adult
around young children. Your dog cannot tell you when he has had enough.
Never leave children and dogs any dogs alone together. You never know
what the children are up to.
Ridgebacks
love companionship and will usually stay close to you, their head on your
foot while you rest or laying in the garden watching you weed. They love
nothing more than to sneak off into your bedroom and have 40 winks on
your bed. Even more fun when they know that the bedroom is off limits.
Here are
a few things that people who have purchased a ridgebacks off us over the
years have written to us:
"From the moment he arrived home Baz has been an absolute delight.
House trained in 4 days. He’s become a celebrity with the local
primary school children, with his ability to drool at will, when they
pass with sweets and ice cream. He waits by the gate at 3.30pm. Baz
has taken a lot of time, effort and money but when you know that he
is prepared to stand and die for you, you cannot put a price on that.
It is strange the effect a dog can have on your life" Mr
& Mrs Parkinson.
"Thank
you for such a wonderful dog who is giving us so much happiness. Brad
is the most gentle and special dog we could ever wish for.
Every day he makes us smile he is almost human in his perception and
mannerisms" Mr & Mrs Cook.
"Never
have we bought anything, which gave us so much pleasure.
He is warm, fun loving and a loyal friend" Mr & Mrs
Farleigh.
"Hobbes
is friendly happy and marvellous with Thomas our son.
He has exceeded our expectations, he is admired and adored by all our
family and friends and a great talking point. when out on our walks"
Mr & Mrs Sharpe.
"Africa
is a precious part of our family. My son loves him so much and he loves
him. He plays so cute with him, he’s such a soppy dog he just wants
to cuddle and lick everyone. He is especially protective of me; he follows
me from room to room.
He is a big soft baby and we love him very much" Mrs Turnell.
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