Incredibly smart dogs. My boy would greet me at the door after work and wait patiently for his love as I removed my boots and put on my slippers as I talked to him. When he was two years old I came home, sat down to take off my boots and realized I had left my slippers upstairs. I told him, "I gotta go get my slippers, buddy". He tilted his head and raced upstairs, returning with one slipper. I was shocked. I'd _never_ trained him to get anything. I praised him and he tore off for the other one. From that day forward, I left my slippers somewhere in the house and as soon as I came home from work, he'd tear off and bring them to me, one at a time. He loved it. In fact, if I forgot, and left them by the door, he would move them upstairs, just so he could go get them for me. I miss my boy.
@@loganmeurer8116 - Yeeeeeeaaaah... No. Jack once lead me to a tiny baby bird in the back yard. He was terribly concerned about the poor thing. There was zero prey drive in that boy. If it was alive, and it couldn't play rough with him, it was to be protected. His lion and boar hunting cousins would have been ashamed. 😀
@@loganmeurer8116 - A little over two feet at the shoulder. Jack was 95lbs. All muscle and bone. They are comparable to a lab, but much more robust. They are also far more intimidating, though to anyone that has been around them much, it is hard to see that. I've never met one that isn't very careful around people and curious about them. If you welcome someone into your home, your ridgeback will trust your judgement. Be careful with that. If you don't like a person, they will pick up on that. If a ridgeback stands perfectly still and just _stares_ at someone, they do not trust them. At all.
omg how adorable☺️, I had a ridgeback lab mix at the time I didn't know she had rhodesian pff I didn't know of such a breed but I thought she was unique for her coat lol and she was very smart she would tilt her head I guess to know what I was saying but she would understand everything. She would hug me I never had a dog do that before 😢 sadly she passed away and I started to research and found out she had rhodesian ridgeback in her🥰🥰🥰. love my Kamila to the moon and back and one day we will see each other again
To whoever made this channel. I thank you! This is the richest source of information on dog breeds. You cover such a wide range of breeds, you can’t fault it. It has been and will continue to help me choose the correct breed for me. I will be waiting another year or so before getting a dog and I will continue to monitor this channel to ensure I choose the correct one! Thankyou, great work. Well made videos!
My grandfather had a farm in the 1930's about 30 miles east of Harare (Salisbury then) in Zimbabwe (Southern Rhodesia then). He kept 12 Ridgebacks, not for hunting lions, but as a deterrent to leopards. Leopards are nocturnal and very stealthy but the dogs would smell or hear them and, as a group, would drive the leopard off.
i have 3 and love them to bits. they are amazing with children, aloof with strangers and love cuddling. i really don’t think i’ll ever be able to own another breed because rhodesians are simply perfect in my opinion
I’ve got my third Ridgeback here on my knee, he’s 13 weeks. Once you’ve had a Ridgeback there really is no other choice. Gentle, super loving, smart and loyal, they are terrific dogs. I wouldn’t be without one for all the money in the world.
I wish breeders didn’t get so caught up in physical looks and standards especially in working type breeds. These physical “akc” standards of judging dogs should be a distant second to actual working tests. For example she said the bulldog type tails are undesirable so they would remove a dog from breeding stock due to this trait despite the fact that it could be mentally and physically superior to the one that “looks right”! This is what has ruined most working breeds!
Charlie Digeronimo it depends on the breeder I have found some breeders do breed for purpose along with great temperaments....but with working dogs being bred for families so that they can have a wider range of customers/owners the dogs tend to lose the working edge they once had. My first breeder had all of her dogs working the farm and protecting the animals and her. So my first two ridgebacks were much better hunters and guardians of our property and family. Our new puppy is from a breeder of merit on the akc website and I can bet that this puppy will be have a great temperament but not have that edge that my first two had.
Depends on the breeder, I know breeders that mainly focused on having good "show dogs" and some that don't do dog shows what so ever and solely focuses on having "good and healthy dogs" through different types of test. (Temperament testing and medical testing)
I totally agree!! I don’t care if a specimen is not of the “breed standard” whatever breed it is. Intense athleticism, over the top drive, clear headed, true genetic courage/tenacity etc is what matters to me. “Oh God it has a half inch white spot on chest. Let’s deem it a substandard specimen”. lol. Show breeders have lost sight of the working history of most breeds.
Charlie Digeronimo Yes very good point..And as much i respect this Lady's breeding approach(her Dogs were obviously of a High standard)My experience of this Breed,both in the UK and in the States(which is where I live now)is a very dominant,Aggressive breed..In London My Neighbours son had one,and he would leave him o/s.in the back yard,while visiting his Dad..Many an time I thought he would jump the Fence&confront me(and I'm used to Dogs having had GS)u really had 2b on ur guard..And over here I worked with a Guy who had 3 in his Home&many people were reluctant to go in2 his House(he developed Parkinson's,donhe had a lot of medical staff in&out).So in summation a very impressive Dog to look at,but definitely needs careful handling..
Looking at the comments, I see people don't really understand the purpose of conformation showing. The breed standard of today as well as the standard and expectations of early history are/were very similar. For example, These dogs were never bred to be aggressive and a little reflection and common sense can demonstrate this reasoning. e.g, , if they are too forward (too much aggression) then they would possibly attack, and thereby be injured or destroyed - or even maim or injure - an extremely poor trait for a herding dog (the versatility of our breed lends itself very well to herding) You do not understand the "undesirable" trait issue either. Implicit in the statement of the "Bulldogedness" is the fact the gene is leaning it toward the Bull dog traits - including being effected in personality type. It's not just the physical attribute, but the possibility that it will change the standard phenotype of its temperament. I mean seriously man, the early founders were not interested in that. If the curly tail was a good thing, it would have been in the early breeds, and in the present day dogs as well. Thankfully people who do not understand genetics are not leading purebred clubs and associations. In closing, the purpose of conformation showing goes hand and hand with the standard. Conformation tells us about endurance, form and temperament. It gives us a good guide as to what working physical traits need to be. Without conformation (using endurance, for example) you could have a genetically superior dog in terms of scent tracking, but unable to stay with its prey for long because of poor angulation in the front, or rear. These traits are discoverable in the ring. Additionally, showing is not for "outsiders". Conformation is for breeders. We couldn't care less if the public doesn't show up at a dog show. They Know absolutely Zilch about what necessitates breed standards.
Lost my buddy, Leo, suddently when we went back to Canada Nov/23. Was a shock. Stong-minded, massively faithful and smart. Best dog I ever had. Miss him terribly. What a great channel :-)
fell in love with the breed around 10 years old , 40 years later nothing has changed ... stong ,very smart and love to run .. they will test you ,outsmart you more often than you will like and can see into your soul ... very gentle and lazy and endless energy..the dog of contrast and contradiction lol. hate being wet but i had a couple that loved to swim .. it has been a joy to have been owned by ridgies .. and if i may even dare to say they have a sense of humour ..i swear my dogs did stuff just to make me laugh .. if you are an outdoor person they are more than happy to come along for the adventure . as a mountain biker ,as fit as i have been its nothing close to how fit these animals are ...
If you’ve ever had a Ridgeback, you’ll know about how they jump up and make the most ferocious sounds when threatened, and when they do attack, they tend to jump up high at eye level, so you can tell this is a specific skill that would be perfect for keeping a lion at bay..
My wife had no idea what dog breed her dog was when we met. After tons of research I figured out it was a Rhodesian Ridgeback. I didn’t even know of them before this but now love my little Ridgeback friend. Such a great dog and I plan on getting another one soon!
what kind of breeder breeds out aloofness and protectiveness, when that is what the breed was made to be like? Thats bad breeding if you ask me. The breed was made to be a certain way and should stay that way.
That's the reason I'm gonna get a breed which is not available easily. Most of these breeders have ruined so many good dogs in terms of looks, health and temperment. German Shepherds,Rotties,Bulldogs etc. I'd rather get a Central Asian Shepherd or a Kangal coz those breeds are not available in most places and their breeders know what they're doing.
@@kabir1557 agreed Too much over breeding Ruining true working lines for good looks and increasing health issues like German sheps with severe hip issues I want a dog that will protect my home and be able to run miles with me
Awesome video :) we are owners of our second RR :) the best breed in the world :) it is wonderful how active and relaxed they can be :) we are sending our regards from the Czech republic :)
After I got out of the army, I looked at dog breeds. Saw a Ridgeback at a show and just forgot all the others. When I got my male there were only like 900 in the US. A couple years later, got a female. Later they had one litter of 4 pups. My pair were a riot how different they were. Clyde would run over or through vegetation up to saplings. (He ran into my neighbors parked car, once, while running one way and tracking a squirel to his side. Didn't phase him.) Valkyrie would run around a 4" tuft of weeds. They each weighed 100 lbs. His was muscle. Hers was more deer-like from my mothers cooking. He was sleeping once and she decided he needed to play. She put his whole head in her mouth until it bothered him enough to wake up. Then it dawned on her what she had done, and she ran for her life.. Crashed out our wooden back door and down 5 steps to the ground. Clyde at full speed ignored the steps and launched. His chest hit her between the shoulders and knocked her flat. Now he was just full out running around the yard. She was trying to hide. He blasted past her. Not even close, maybe 8 - 10 feet and she yelped and hit the ground. God i miss them.
Awesome story, you made me laugh. Mine was chasing his buddy around the inside of the house, looked over his shoulder while rounding the hallway corner and shook the house as he collapsed the metal sheetrock corner. A brief yelp and a backwards look was all the damage he sustained- the wall corner was not so lucky and I had a 12 inch hole to fix. We call him the house horse.
How do you compare them with rottie for protection duty. I need the guard dog in small 1.5 acre farm. But the kind of growling no nonsense dog, i already own a ddr gsd dog in my apartment, but can't keep gsd at farm
sachin chavan idk much about guard dogs but when it comes to a growl or bark the Ridgeback is very intimidating. You look at them and don’t expect the bark they have, it’s so loud sometimes I can hear it while jogging around my neighborhood while he’s in our house with windows closed. Very intimidating growl too.
My friends grandparents have one and it’s huge like a Great Dane and super duper duper chill (he’s older). It has also scared away many mountain lions that try and mess with their goats.
I appreciate what this breeder is saying about temperament. Yes, breed standards dictate that certain breeds must act certain ways - but for some breeds, those temperaments may need to be re-evaluated for the modern world. You don't want to lose the authenticity, or the "spirit" of the breed, but I also agree that for some breeds, we need to be realistic and breed for a balance between traditional temperament and modern livability. For those wanting to stick to the traditional breed temperaments, working breeders are wonderful ambassadors for the traditional uses/temperaments of the breeds. 💛
Once you own a Ridgeback you'll never go back owning any other dog breed. They are the BEST DOG in the world. Beautiful, loving, smart, gentle, active and a "BIG BABY" everywhere we take ours people stop to ask what breed? they all says MAJESTIC looking dog.
I had one, he was my best friend, we grew up together, always ran him down the park, he just loved to run, never ever aggressive to anyone, but a protector, he attacked a dog that was trying to bite a kid on his bike, i was so proud of him, He got sick one day, chewed a bone and cut him in the mouth, ended up getting gangrene, ute showed up so i had to get him in, he looked at me as if he new what was happening so he climbed in, 30mns ute came back and he was in a black bag, i reached in and grabbed him out, the tears just wouldnt stop, i had to say goodbye to my best friend
I'm kiwi too, my uncle Shaun had a Rhodesian ridgeback many years ago. Haven't seen uncle Shaun in over 20yrs now though, so not sure what came of the Rhodie ridgeback. I do remember that dog was awesome, and so was uncle Shaun with his munted legs from repeated motorbike accidents. If my some chance you are uncle Shaun, hello from long lost Andre. Lol, my younger brother Beau is also a logger too.
@@curiousfiend1169 sorry Andre I'm not uncle Shaun but I hope you get to catch up with him one day, tell brother Beau to be safe at work everyday because the most important part about logging is to make it home everyday, Goodluck bro
@@ladyhock1954 its hard alright, they are like our kids, our brothers and sisters, our best friends, the longer we have them the more it hurts when they pass, i gave up my 2yr old RR about 6weeks ago, I was trying to relive my past but it just wasn't the same so I had to give him up to a family that deserved him, I was happy not sad knowing he was going somewhere where he will be appreciated, where he can run till he gets tired, and just be loved
That's tough. I'm an old man now and it still gives me a lump in the throat thinking about it. They really are our best friend. Selfless, loyal and willing to lay down their life to protect us. There is a special place in heaven for them.
I’m obsessing over this channel about RR’s. I had one for 14 years. He was a British standard and quite a big boy! 125lbs at one point. He was bred in the Bahamas. What a magnificent animal. Smart, loyal and funny!
Very good video and exactly what I experienced. Smart, laid back dogs with their own will. Alert and guarding, but very sociable when introduced properly. And the one I knew was not trainable at all :D Loved the dog though, such a beautiful character. For me the perfect family dog.
Had two girl ridgies miss them both terribly. Great nature stone wall crazy (in a good way )when let rip in the park together. Very sociable with other dogs , and extremely gentle with small dogs who were (sometimes) not so friendly.. Navy seal of a breed..adored the kids who would reach over and stroke them. Just beautiful dogs. Great vid.. Great source lovely woman.
I just love everything about the Rhodesian. If only other so called dog lovers watched this! Very educating and informative! Share the love Rhodesian owners.
Thank you! love this film that you have created. Very informative and so lovely to hear your passion for the breed. And indeed you have acheived such beautiful champions. My 2yr old ridgeback has brought me so much happiness and taught me so much about love and respect. So strong is his character, he seems to have a real ability to have his own relationships with people and animals. True to his breed he is both physically powerful, yet quietest when achieving mischif with exceptional caculation and persistence in reaching his goal. He has many times proven to be a challenge, however I am learning that perhaps the challenge is me! Which brings me to your film as I update my knowledge on his breed. After watching this I can see that he does have a noticeably stronger use of his sent senses. My objective is to better tailor my training and playtime to him without encouraging his hunting senses as he lives with small children and animals. So far however I have a dog with a beautiful balanced nature that make him a a joy to have around, playful, charming , intelligent, and protective with the most gentle of temperament.
Excellent video, it has helped me to understand my recently acquired ridgeback pup, who I have to admit is something of a challenge. My absolute anger with his behavior can suddenly change into complete hilarity, I love him..
Lots of patience is needed to train a ridgeback Repetition ,positive reinforcement Always show positive energy and they will respond Play with them, ridgebacks love to chase
You forgot the Hottentot linage as well...but VERY nice. They are the my favorite breed of all (BTW-THANK YOU for being Honest about the life expectancy with the current environment)
I have a dog from a rescue. He’s got mostly RR plus bully breed, german shep, lab retriever. Obviously not good breeding, but he holds so many of these qualities. His energy and hunting instincts are insane. Thank you for teaching me about this wonderful breed. 🐕
I'm glad she mentioned life expectancy. I have just discovered your otherwise amazing channel but was annoyed that these very informative documentaries don't always mention such things as lifespan, health of breed, odour, shedding, and other factors which some current or prospective dog owners value a lot. Please keep up the good work though! I instantly subbed to this channel after discovering it.
I lost my first at age 4 to an autoimmune disease, second at age 6 to a melanoma. Terrified to lose my 3rd. She is the sweetest and most loving of all 3, 🙏
Ridgebacks not bringing down a lion? 1958, about 20 miles south of Gwelo (now Gweru) 9 Ridgebacks were out tracking a lion which had been killing livestock. The farmer/hunter heard the fight but did not see it. When he got to the scene the male lion was dead, its throat ripped out. Two Ridgebacks were dead, some of the others had claw wounds but survived. Ridgebacks CAN kill lions.
@@ccm2059 Yo If "numbers" become a factor French Bulldogs can take down a lion, thats not the piont is it? They were used to "hunt" lions means they were used to find them and try to keep them in place (for the hunter to finish). If Someone said "its the elephant dog", you wouldnt think they took down Elephants would you? Just saying.
I love all Dogs no matter what breed they are, Dogs are my family, and this one, Rhodesia Ridgeback is in the house now, I named him Gregory Brownies 😘
I am so glad that she brought up the toxicity of our environment, and how this impacts the life expectancy of all dogs. She is totally correct. This breed is NOT for couch potato people. Our sweet boy took to agility (he loves that tube), he attends doggy daycare 2x's per week and training every Weds. Plan on LOTS of walks! He is a great, loyal friend. My husband and I couldn't imagine life without him!
The best dog I've had in my life was half Rhode and half Dalmatian. His name was Martin, but it was quickly changed to Ridge.If only I could find another like him. He was outstanding.
Hey I was wondering what you filmed in Kentucky if you don't mind saying? I'm from Louisville and a BIG Fan of The Channel. That's why I'm asking... Excited about seeing!!! Keep up the Great work! Best Real Dog Channel on RUclips or Elsewhere for that matter. Way Way back in the day on farms they used dogs for all sorts of work and other than maybe scraps here or there those good ol' working dogs even went and got their own food etc... Now those we're dogs! I've got nothing against pets but growing up around farms and such I love what your channel has to offer by showing herders etc. and giving people the real deal scoupe on them. Some of these "Kids" today (and I mean younger adults) don't even have a clue that dogs we're ever anything other than lap dogs and house pets. I'm glad you channel is here to let the History or the Real Working Dogs known. Props. & Cheers. Wish you a great Weekend. ~Doc~ [07/20/18]
We are picking our RR up in South Carolina January 5th. I can’t wait I love her so much and we haven’t even met. Her name is Dakota and her RUclips channel is Dakota so I hope you all follow along as we raise our Ridgeback with all the love we have. Thank u so much for the video. God bless you
You missed one important fact....a RB puppy will consume your entire life! My 7 month old RB cant be unsupervised for less than 2.3 seconds. half the time, he is the best dog in the world, the other half literally Satan!
I have 3 RR mixesthat are siblings. One female and 2 males. They are almost 2 years old. My girl has matured and is an angel, even when left alone. My boys however... Wooooohweeeeee! I love them to pieces but lawwwwd they still have their satanic moments when left alone. Their favorite thing to do is tear up trash! They are perfect unless left to their own devices. Lol. I can't wait til they mature like their sister. It's funny though... they make messes but they also help clean them up. They all pick things up off the floor that dont belong there and bring them to me so when the string trash about they start helping pick it up. Makes it hard to be mad haha. My girl is trained to bring me my shoes, the boys will bring me any random thing lol. They are so smart though if I drop something and point to it and say "hand me that" they will. They are the coolest dogs.
This is so true. And it doesn’t get much better at 11 months. We are at 11 months right now and he is 95lbs and just goes nuts when left alone. We can’t leave the house with him not being in his kennel. I simply leave the gates area of the house to get something and he will have found something to tear up. And we would have just gone for like an hour walk sometimes.
This woman knows her dogs, she gives information using experience, the other documentary posted about RR dog by dogumentary should be removed because the woman was reading from online sources. But i do believe the breed changed a bit when it got to America, they were turned from lion hounds to apartment hounds with a more docile temperament , and became slightly smaller than their African relatives
Yep. Im in Italy and lucky enough to own a ridgeback in two months. Here we have a lady wo brought them with her from SA 50 years ago. Its a 2 time world winner and has countless medals. When me and my gf decided to seriously check the breed we spoke with my dog trainer and he really opened our eyes... he just said: why don t you buy a rottweiller. They are easier to train and not that bigger... we were not expecting that but then we went to see the kennel.. damn he was right. A male RR in his prime is a VERY big dog. And i don t mean heavy... its like very very muscolar and powerful but keeping his elegance at all time. The head itself.. damn in the flash you really can see what happen if they bite. So yes, the ones i ve seen are probably more working lines than those in the video. Less pet. The lady in the video is spot on on every information i got from the breeder here... not easy to train cause they think a lot, they guard, a lot, and very very careful with exercising or having them playing with other dogs until they are grown up since they are quite fragile before at least 12 months. Very beautiful dog. We cant wait anymore
Thank you for a wonderful channel! Such an amazing breed, so loving, loyal and smart. A mistake many people make, Ridgebacks were bred to bay lions and not hunt them. The ridgeback pack would chase the lion/s, exhaust them and keep them at bay until the hunter arrived on the scene and (tragically) shot the Lion. It's fascinating to watch modern day "domestic" ridgebacks play in a group, they still adopt the rotation of attack and back off again and again in the same way they would have with Lions to antagonize and exhaust them.
Wow you can tell this lady has passion for her dogs, the Rhodesian ridgeback looks like the quintessential African local dog with its golden coat and slender features but with slightly more defined skull features.Overall I think their African local dog ancestry makes them very healthy dogs without many genetic abnormalities.
At ~12:42 of the video...please check out the pups front left leg. There may be a problem with the elbow joint. I am no dog expert...but that looked like it 'popped' a little.
Awesome production! A lot of accurate information. Good job. My only criticism is that nearly the entire second half of the video is concentrated on the breeders kennel show standards and AKC breed standards. This invited a perception of promotion for the breeder, instead of a more thorough education to the viewer of the dog and it's history.
Ridge backs are great dogs, I've had a few over the years they are so energetic and playful. I have a Ridge back x dane at the moment, he's my first cross as when I saw him as a pup I just couldn't turn down that adorable face he's 9 now. He looks just like a Ridge back but twice the size (I'm 6'3 and his shoulders are at my waist height) and the ridge is much more dominant than usual people always ask why I brush his hair like that lol, I'd recommend Ridge backs to anyone looking for a mid to large breed. They are great around children as long as their a bit older as the dog can be a bit rambunctious and tend to fling themselves around when exited, they are so smart its kind of scary. When my guy was a pup I didn't even have to toilet train him, he just started going outside on his own at a really young age and training him was so easy as he was always eager to please. Just don't leave them alone for too long, it can be disastrous to anything that can fit in their mouths lol.
I love my ridgeback! His best friends are my 7 year old shnoodle and 3 year old miniature pinser. The minpin is halarious whenever he does something wrong he will go sit under hemi my ridgeback right between his front legs and look at you in a way that says yeah I did it but I got my big bro here so what are going to do about it. It’s an odd pair of dog friends considering the size difference but hemi has put the run on many a coyote that has tried to mess with the little ones. They truly are an amazing breed!
I have owned two Rhodesian ridge back‘s. It’s in some ways it’s more like having a roommate.I would suggest not allowing puppies in your lap because eventually they may be around 100 pounds and they will still climb up in your lap.😁 They will also know things and do things that will astound you .
We used to have a female RR and she weight 90lbs when skinny. Also, when we bred her the male dog was way over 100lbs and much bigger than the stats given in the video (and she lives to 14). However, this video has made me realize why our dog was such a quiet, calm and smart dog (of course also very loving).
The Dogs in this video really look great. I have noticed that in South Texas where these Dogs are used in great number's on the big Ranch's to work Cattle that they are much larger in over all size. I have seen many of these Dog's well over 200 lbs. in size. I know they are bred up for size in South Texas and I have seen these Dog's on multiple occasions take down a 1500 lb. Cow. These are some very costly dog's to buy.
When she was talking about the show dogs who are popular, she said the name “ spirit” and i jumped because that it my dogs name and i had no idea! he is a ridgeback too as we just figured out and all of the things she says about characteristics in these dogs are very true.
If you want an all round working dog that's family friendly and will protect their family it's not at all weird to have Airdale in their genes, it actually makes perfect sense. I'm glad she made it clear they don't, can't and never have been able to take down a lion, it's such a silly thing for people to believe. A large wolf would get torn to shreds by a lion.
Maria Swann I have the same breed and mix. He’s a rescue dog and is about a year and a half. I’ve always had a Lab, but after Juno, I never will be blessed without this mix breed or a pure bread. It has the best of both breeds, and the best of all
Worlds best dog hands down.. I have owned a Kelpie, a Bulldog, a German Shepard, a American staff, a Bull Arab, 2 chihuahuas and a Ridgeback and I will say that my Ridgeback was the best dog I have ever owned and the best friend I ever had. Not saying my other dogs where bad or I didn't love them but there is just something about Ridgebacks.. mind you my Bull Arab is not far off another smart, friendly and loving bread... just a great dog.
I adopted a dog from the shelter back in November and I wasn't sure what her breed was, but someone suggested she could be a rhodesian ridgeback and I do think there's a strong possibility after watching this video. However she's a bit smaller and has a somewhat curlier tail at the tip, so I think she could be mixed with a terrier or something. She's extremely loyal and affectionate and follows me EVERYWHERE. Won't even eat her food if I leave the kitchen and go upstairs. She's also great with my cat unless he gets bursts of energy and sprints -- then I can tell her prey drive is temporarily activated, but she's never chased after him. More like her ears perk up and I can tell that instinct is in there. She will chase after stray cats outside. She is hard to train and excitable. She's smart, but on a leash she refuses to stay with me. But when I let her off the leash, she is great and doesn't run away. She just likes to walk ahead of me, almost like she's scouting out and ensuring the path is safe. SHE LOVES food and that's the best way to make her listen. She's also great with other people but very defensive, so she will bark at strangers until she realizes I approve of them and then she gradually calms down. But any time someone walks past my townhome making noise she goes haywire.
Incredibly smart dogs. My boy would greet me at the door after work and wait patiently for his love as I removed my boots and put on my slippers as I talked to him. When he was two years old I came home, sat down to take off my boots and realized I had left my slippers upstairs. I told him, "I gotta go get my slippers, buddy". He tilted his head and raced upstairs, returning with one slipper. I was shocked. I'd _never_ trained him to get anything. I praised him and he tore off for the other one.
From that day forward, I left my slippers somewhere in the house and as soon as I came home from work, he'd tear off and bring them to me, one at a time. He loved it. In fact, if I forgot, and left them by the door, he would move them upstairs, just so he could go get them for me. I miss my boy.
Wow such a bright pup. You ever hunt with him?
@@loganmeurer8116 - Yeeeeeeaaaah... No. Jack once lead me to a tiny baby bird in the back yard. He was terribly concerned about the poor thing. There was zero prey drive in that boy. If it was alive, and it couldn't play rough with him, it was to be protected. His lion and boar hunting cousins would have been ashamed. 😀
@@roberthill5549 hahaha thats the funniest thing, he sounds like he was a great dog. How big roughly are males supposed to be?
@@loganmeurer8116 - A little over two feet at the shoulder. Jack was 95lbs. All muscle and bone. They are comparable to a lab, but much more robust. They are also far more intimidating, though to anyone that has been around them much, it is hard to see that. I've never met one that isn't very careful around people and curious about them. If you welcome someone into your home, your ridgeback will trust your judgement. Be careful with that. If you don't like a person, they will pick up on that. If a ridgeback stands perfectly still and just _stares_ at someone, they do not trust them. At all.
omg how adorable☺️, I had a ridgeback lab mix at the time I didn't know she had rhodesian pff I didn't know of such a breed but I thought she was unique for her coat lol and she was very smart she would tilt her head I guess to know what I was saying but she would understand everything. She would hug me I never had a dog do that before 😢 sadly she passed away and I started to research and found out she had rhodesian ridgeback in her🥰🥰🥰. love my Kamila to the moon and back and one day we will see each other again
To whoever made this channel. I thank you! This is the richest source of information on dog breeds. You cover such a wide range of breeds, you can’t fault it.
It has been and will continue to help me choose the correct breed for me. I will be waiting another year or so before getting a dog and I will continue to monitor this channel to ensure I choose the correct one!
Thankyou, great work. Well made videos!
Great documentary
Did you get a dog?
I have two Ridgebacks in my neighborhood. They're fantastic dogs and great with kids. They have such great temperaments.
My grandfather had a farm in the 1930's about 30 miles east of Harare (Salisbury then) in Zimbabwe (Southern Rhodesia then). He kept 12 Ridgebacks, not for hunting lions, but as a deterrent to leopards. Leopards are nocturnal and very stealthy but the dogs would smell or hear them and, as a group, would drive the leopard off.
i have 3 and love them to bits. they are amazing with children, aloof with strangers and love cuddling. i really don’t think i’ll ever be able to own another breed because rhodesians are simply perfect in my opinion
Very similar to Indian kombai dog
I will add, very similar to my Akita mix.
Yes we are, are dogs even more so 😛
I adopted an 8 week ridgeback today! I'm in love. He is perfect. I cant stop watching videos
McKayla Dill how’s he getting on 8 months later?
I’ve got my third Ridgeback here on my knee, he’s 13 weeks. Once you’ve had a Ridgeback there really is no other choice. Gentle, super loving, smart and loyal, they are terrific dogs. I wouldn’t be without one for all the money in the world.
How about 100 billion $$ and a kangal
Ditto!
I agree, I had one years ago and loved him
I wish breeders didn’t get so caught up in physical looks and standards especially in working type breeds. These physical “akc” standards of judging dogs should be a distant second to actual working tests. For example she said the bulldog type tails are undesirable so they would remove a dog from breeding stock due to this trait despite the fact that it could be mentally and physically superior to the one that “looks right”! This is what has ruined most working breeds!
Charlie Digeronimo it depends on the breeder I have found some breeders do breed for purpose along with great temperaments....but with working dogs being bred for families so that they can have a wider range of customers/owners the dogs tend to lose the working edge they once had. My first breeder had all of her dogs working the farm and protecting the animals and her. So my first two ridgebacks were much better hunters and guardians of our property and family. Our new puppy is from a breeder of merit on the akc website and I can bet that this puppy will be have a great temperament but not have that edge that my first two had.
Depends on the breeder, I know breeders that mainly focused on having good "show dogs" and some that don't do dog shows what so ever and solely focuses on having "good and healthy dogs" through different types of test. (Temperament testing and medical testing)
I totally agree!! I don’t care if a specimen is not of the “breed standard” whatever breed it is. Intense athleticism, over the top drive, clear headed, true genetic courage/tenacity etc is what matters to me. “Oh God it has a half inch white spot on chest. Let’s deem it a substandard specimen”. lol. Show breeders have lost sight of the working history of most breeds.
Charlie Digeronimo Yes very good point..And as much i respect this Lady's breeding approach(her Dogs were obviously of a High standard)My experience of this Breed,both in the UK and in the States(which is where I live now)is a very dominant,Aggressive breed..In London My Neighbours son had one,and he would leave him o/s.in the back yard,while visiting his Dad..Many an time I thought he would jump the Fence&confront me(and I'm used to Dogs having had GS)u really had 2b on ur guard..And over here I worked with a Guy who had 3 in his Home&many people were reluctant to go in2 his House(he developed Parkinson's,donhe had a lot of medical staff in&out).So in summation a very impressive Dog to look at,but definitely needs careful handling..
Looking at the comments, I see people don't really understand the purpose of conformation showing. The breed standard of today as well as the standard and expectations of early history are/were very similar. For example, These dogs were never bred to be aggressive and a little reflection and common sense can demonstrate this reasoning. e.g, , if they are too forward (too much aggression) then they would possibly attack, and thereby be injured or destroyed - or even maim or injure - an extremely poor trait for a herding dog (the versatility of our breed lends itself very well to herding)
You do not understand the "undesirable" trait issue either. Implicit in the statement of the "Bulldogedness" is the fact the gene is leaning it toward the Bull dog traits - including being effected in personality type. It's not just the physical attribute, but the possibility that it will change the standard phenotype of its temperament. I mean seriously man, the early founders were not interested in that. If the curly tail was a good thing, it would have been in the early breeds, and in the present day dogs as well.
Thankfully people who do not understand genetics are not leading purebred clubs and associations.
In closing, the purpose of conformation showing goes hand and hand with the standard. Conformation tells us about endurance, form and temperament. It gives us a good guide as to what working physical traits need to be. Without conformation (using endurance, for example) you could have a genetically superior dog in terms of scent tracking, but unable to stay with its prey for long because of poor angulation in the front, or rear. These traits are discoverable in the ring. Additionally, showing is not for "outsiders". Conformation is for breeders. We couldn't care less if the public doesn't show up at a dog show. They Know absolutely Zilch about what necessitates breed standards.
Lost my buddy, Leo, suddently when we went back to Canada Nov/23. Was a shock. Stong-minded, massively faithful and smart. Best dog I ever had. Miss him terribly. What a great channel :-)
fell in love with the breed around 10 years old , 40 years later nothing has changed ... stong ,very smart and love to run .. they will test you ,outsmart you more often than you will like and can see into your soul ... very gentle and lazy and endless energy..the dog of contrast and contradiction lol. hate being wet but i had a couple that loved to swim .. it has been a joy to have been owned by ridgies .. and if i may even dare to say they have a sense of humour ..i swear my dogs did stuff just to make me laugh .. if you are an outdoor person they are more than happy to come along for the adventure . as a mountain biker ,as fit as i have been its nothing close to how fit these animals are ...
If you’ve ever had a Ridgeback, you’ll know about how they jump up and make the most ferocious sounds when threatened, and when they do attack, they tend to jump up high at eye level, so you can tell this is a specific skill that would be perfect for keeping a lion at bay..
…of course,trained mine using a tennis ball and ohh how high he’d jump…Brian was his name.
She and her family are quite the ambassadors for the Ridgeback.
It's nice to see a job well done and healthy dogs.
My wife had no idea what dog breed her dog was when we met. After tons of research I figured out it was a Rhodesian Ridgeback. I didn’t even know of them before this but now love my little Ridgeback friend. Such a great dog and I plan on getting another one soon!
what kind of breeder breeds out aloofness and protectiveness, when that is what the breed was made to be like? Thats bad breeding if you ask me. The breed was made to be a certain way and should stay that way.
A good discription was of cur dog. A jack of all trades. I've noticed that some are overly focused on protection. ...then the rr is not your breed.
That's the reason I'm gonna get a breed which is not available easily. Most of these breeders have ruined so many good dogs in terms of looks, health and temperment. German Shepherds,Rotties,Bulldogs etc. I'd rather get a Central Asian Shepherd or a Kangal coz those breeds are not available in most places and their breeders know what they're doing.
@@kabir1557 agreed
Too much over breeding
Ruining true working lines for good looks and increasing health issues like German sheps with severe hip issues
I want a dog that will protect my home and be able to run miles with me
Your a fool ahah don't ever get a ridgeback if u don't unlock that
Awesome video :) we are owners of our second RR :) the best breed in the world :) it is wonderful how active and relaxed they can be :) we are sending our regards from the Czech republic :)
Very similar to Indian kombai dog
This is one of your best ones yet.
Great video!! The breeder is so knowledgable and dedicated and her dogs are beautiful. Well done to all concerned for another excellent video. Thanks
Keith Kincaid the next video she puts them vs lions to keep their tradition going.... not the best owner imo
Ant Kec i was joking dude lol
After I got out of the army, I looked at dog breeds. Saw a Ridgeback at a show and just forgot all the others. When I got my male there were only like 900 in the US. A couple years later, got a female. Later they had one litter of 4 pups.
My pair were a riot how different they were. Clyde would run over or through vegetation up to saplings. (He ran into my neighbors parked car, once, while running one way and tracking a squirel to his side. Didn't phase him.) Valkyrie would run around a 4" tuft of weeds. They each weighed 100 lbs. His was muscle. Hers was more deer-like from my mothers cooking. He was sleeping once and she decided he needed to play. She put his whole head in her mouth until it bothered him enough to wake up. Then it dawned on her what she had done, and she ran for her life.. Crashed out our wooden back door and down 5 steps to the ground. Clyde at full speed ignored the steps and launched. His chest hit her between the shoulders and knocked her flat. Now he was just full out running around the yard. She was trying to hide. He blasted past her. Not even close, maybe 8 - 10 feet and she yelped and hit the ground.
God i miss them.
This is a wonderful story. Thank you.
Awesome story, you made me laugh. Mine was chasing his buddy around the inside of the house, looked over his shoulder while rounding the hallway corner and shook the house as he collapsed the metal sheetrock corner. A brief yelp and a backwards look was all the damage he sustained- the wall corner was not so lucky and I had a 12 inch hole to fix. We call him the house horse.
How do you compare them with rottie for protection duty. I need the guard dog in small 1.5 acre farm. But the kind of growling no nonsense dog, i already own a ddr gsd dog in my apartment, but can't keep gsd at farm
sachin chavan idk much about guard dogs but when it comes to a growl or bark the Ridgeback is very intimidating. You look at them and don’t expect the bark they have, it’s so loud sometimes I can hear it while jogging around my neighborhood while he’s in our house with windows closed. Very intimidating growl too.
sachin recommend two boerboels
I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Literally the best dog ever. Lover her so much.
Che' - Mikaela Johnson what other dogs have you had and why do you say this?
My friends grandparents have one and it’s huge like a Great Dane and super duper duper chill (he’s older). It has also scared away many mountain lions that try and mess with their goats.
I have a ridge back mix puppy and she is also big, some people thought she actually had grade dane in her but she is mixed with a rottweiler
I appreciate what this breeder is saying about temperament. Yes, breed standards dictate that certain breeds must act certain ways - but for some breeds, those temperaments may need to be re-evaluated for the modern world. You don't want to lose the authenticity, or the "spirit" of the breed, but I also agree that for some breeds, we need to be realistic and breed for a balance between traditional temperament and modern livability. For those wanting to stick to the traditional breed temperaments, working breeders are wonderful ambassadors for the traditional uses/temperaments of the breeds. 💛
Thanks!
The most intelligent dog there is. I have 2 of them and they give me and the family something to think about everyday.
Once you own a Ridgeback you'll never go back owning any other dog breed. They are the BEST DOG in the world. Beautiful, loving, smart, gentle, active and a "BIG BABY" everywhere we take ours people stop to ask what breed? they all says MAJESTIC looking dog.
Beautiful dogs! I had a female with a yellow lab mix. What a beautiful lady she was!
I had one, he was my best friend, we grew up together, always ran him down the park, he just loved to run, never ever aggressive to anyone, but a protector, he attacked a dog that was trying to bite a kid on his bike, i was so proud of him,
He got sick one day, chewed a bone and cut him in the mouth, ended up getting gangrene, ute showed up so i had to get him in, he looked at me as if he new what was happening so he climbed in, 30mns ute came back and he was in a black bag, i reached in and grabbed him out, the tears just wouldnt stop, i had to say goodbye to my best friend
I'm kiwi too, my uncle Shaun had a Rhodesian ridgeback many years ago.
Haven't seen uncle Shaun in over 20yrs now though, so not sure what came of the Rhodie ridgeback.
I do remember that dog was awesome, and so was uncle Shaun with his munted legs from repeated motorbike accidents.
If my some chance you are uncle Shaun, hello from long lost Andre.
Lol, my younger brother Beau is also a logger too.
I am so sorry. It's hard. Felt that way when my Doberman passed.
@@curiousfiend1169 sorry Andre I'm not uncle Shaun but I hope you get to catch up with him one day, tell brother Beau to be safe at work everyday because the most important part about logging is to make it home everyday, Goodluck bro
@@ladyhock1954 its hard alright, they are like our kids, our brothers and sisters, our best friends, the longer we have them the more it hurts when they pass, i gave up my 2yr old RR about 6weeks ago, I was trying to relive my past but it just wasn't the same so I had to give him up to a family that deserved him, I was happy not sad knowing he was going somewhere where he will be appreciated, where he can run till he gets tired, and just be loved
That's tough. I'm an old man now and it still gives me a lump in the throat thinking about it. They really are our best friend. Selfless, loyal and willing to lay down their life to protect us. There is a special place in heaven for them.
Great content as usual. Her indoor kennel setup and the size of her yard should be telling for prospective owners...
I can tell you listen to your audience thanks buddy I've been waiting for this one
I have met 2 Ridgebacks at the dog park that I take my dogs to.....Great Dogs...
I’m obsessing over this channel about RR’s. I had one for 14 years. He was a British standard and quite a big boy! 125lbs at one point. He was bred in the Bahamas. What a magnificent animal. Smart, loyal and funny!
Very good video and exactly what I experienced. Smart, laid back dogs with their own will. Alert and guarding, but very sociable when introduced properly. And the one I knew was not trainable at all :D Loved the dog though, such a beautiful character. For me the perfect family dog.
Had two girl ridgies miss them both terribly. Great nature stone wall crazy (in a good way )when let rip in the park together. Very sociable with other dogs , and extremely gentle with small dogs who were (sometimes) not so friendly..
Navy seal of a breed..adored the kids who would reach over and stroke them. Just beautiful dogs.
Great vid.. Great source lovely woman.
I just love everything about the Rhodesian. If only other so called dog lovers watched this! Very educating and informative! Share the love Rhodesian owners.
Thank you! love this film that you have created. Very informative and so lovely to hear your passion for the breed. And indeed you have acheived such beautiful champions. My 2yr old ridgeback has brought me so much happiness and taught me so much about love and respect. So strong is his character, he seems to have a real ability to have his own relationships with people and animals. True to his breed he is both physically powerful, yet quietest when achieving mischif with exceptional caculation and persistence in reaching his goal. He has many times proven to be a challenge, however I am learning that perhaps the challenge is me! Which brings me to your film as I update my knowledge on his breed. After watching this I can see that he does have a noticeably stronger use of his sent senses. My objective is to better tailor my training and playtime to him without encouraging his hunting senses as he lives with small children and animals. So far however I have a dog with a beautiful balanced nature that make him a a joy to have around, playful, charming , intelligent, and protective with the most gentle of temperament.
Excellent video, it has helped me to understand my recently acquired ridgeback pup, who I have to admit is something of a challenge. My absolute anger with his behavior can suddenly change into complete hilarity, I love him..
Lots of patience is needed to train a ridgeback
Repetition ,positive reinforcement
Always show positive energy and they will respond
Play with them, ridgebacks love to chase
You forgot the Hottentot linage as well...but VERY nice. They are the my favorite breed of all
(BTW-THANK YOU for being Honest about the life expectancy with the current environment)
I have a dog from a rescue. He’s got mostly RR plus bully breed, german shep, lab retriever. Obviously not good breeding, but he holds so many of these qualities. His energy and hunting instincts are insane. Thank you for teaching me about this wonderful breed. 🐕
I'm glad she mentioned life expectancy. I have just discovered your otherwise amazing channel but was annoyed that these very informative documentaries don't always mention such things as lifespan, health of breed, odour, shedding, and other factors which some current or prospective dog owners value a lot.
Please keep up the good work though! I instantly subbed to this channel after discovering it.
I lost my first at age 4 to an autoimmune disease, second at age 6 to a melanoma. Terrified to lose my 3rd. She is the sweetest and most loving of all 3, 🙏
@@nancybenbow906 Wow that's harsh. RIP puppers
*Once again.. wonderful work, absolutely outstanding!*
*The Best breed documentary for real..* 👏
Very similar to Indian kombai dog
Excellent video. I have a Female Ridgeback and she is the best guard dog ever. Never worry about my home when we leave.
Love these dogs!
This breed is the best, so amazingly adorable & INCREDIBLE
Ridgebacks not bringing down a lion? 1958, about 20 miles south of Gwelo (now Gweru) 9 Ridgebacks were out tracking a lion which had been killing livestock. The farmer/hunter heard the fight but did not see it. When he got to the scene the male lion was dead, its throat ripped out. Two Ridgebacks were dead, some of the others had claw wounds but survived. Ridgebacks CAN kill lions.
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@@kolebryant6806 but they are good hunters if there enough of them they could easily take down a lion and maybe the lion was weak or old
@@kolebryant6806 your whole life is a lie
They lost 🤣🤣 2 dead dogs 1 dead lion
@@ccm2059 Yo If "numbers" become a factor French Bulldogs can take down a lion, thats not the piont is it? They were used to "hunt" lions means they were used to find them and try to keep them in place (for the hunter to finish). If Someone said "its the elephant dog", you wouldnt think they took down Elephants would you?
Just saying.
My dog is a lab and ridgeback she has golden coat that shines in the sun
you should absolutely keep going with these videos! I'm so obsessed
I love all Dogs no matter what breed they are, Dogs are my family, and this one, Rhodesia Ridgeback is in the house now, I named him Gregory Brownies 😘
I am so glad that she brought up the toxicity of our environment, and how this impacts the life expectancy of all dogs. She is totally correct.
This breed is NOT for couch potato people. Our sweet boy took to agility (he loves that tube), he attends doggy daycare 2x's per week and training every Weds. Plan on LOTS of walks! He is a great, loyal friend. My husband and I couldn't imagine life without him!
Purchased one of these dogs 3 months ago, great pet! The best puppy I've ever had, only downside is that they are expensive.
The best dog I've had in my life was half Rhode and half Dalmatian. His name was Martin, but it was quickly changed to Ridge.If only I could find another like him. He was outstanding.
Hey I was wondering what you filmed in Kentucky if you don't mind saying? I'm from Louisville and a BIG Fan of The Channel. That's why I'm asking... Excited about seeing!!! Keep up the Great work! Best Real Dog Channel on RUclips or Elsewhere for that matter. Way Way back in the day on farms they used dogs for all sorts of work and other than maybe scraps here or there those good ol' working dogs even went and got their own food etc... Now those we're dogs! I've got nothing against pets but growing up around farms and such I love what your channel has to offer by showing herders etc. and giving people the real deal scoupe on them. Some of these "Kids" today (and I mean younger adults) don't even have a clue that dogs we're ever anything other than lap dogs and house pets. I'm glad you channel is here to let the History or the Real Working Dogs known. Props. & Cheers. Wish you a great Weekend.
~Doc~
[07/20/18]
I filmed the Kangal video and this video in Kentucky.
We are picking our RR up in South Carolina January 5th. I can’t wait I love her so much and we haven’t even met. Her name is Dakota and her RUclips channel is Dakota so I hope you all follow along as we raise our Ridgeback with all the love we have. Thank u so much for the video. God bless you
Where in SC?
I had a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Smokey James. Best dog ever. I still miss him.
I wish you guys would do one of these vids for my service dog, the Eastern European Shepherd... Great vid btw!!!
I would also love to learn about the EES. Right now the RR and EES are the top two on my list for my next dog.
You missed one important fact....a RB puppy will consume your entire life! My 7 month old RB cant be unsupervised for less than 2.3 seconds. half the time, he is the best dog in the world, the other half literally Satan!
Chris Peterson I have a rodeshion to and it’s the same thing for me 😂
I have 3 RR mixesthat are siblings. One female and 2 males. They are almost 2 years old. My girl has matured and is an angel, even when left alone. My boys however... Wooooohweeeeee! I love them to pieces but lawwwwd they still have their satanic moments when left alone. Their favorite thing to do is tear up trash! They are perfect unless left to their own devices. Lol. I can't wait til they mature like their sister. It's funny though... they make messes but they also help clean them up. They all pick things up off the floor that dont belong there and bring them to me so when the string trash about they start helping pick it up. Makes it hard to be mad haha. My girl is trained to bring me my shoes, the boys will bring me any random thing lol. They are so smart though if I drop something and point to it and say "hand me that" they will. They are the coolest dogs.
This is so true. And it doesn’t get much better at 11 months. We are at 11 months right now and he is 95lbs and just goes nuts when left alone. We can’t leave the house with him not being in his kennel. I simply leave the gates area of the house to get something and he will have found something to tear up. And we would have just gone for like an hour walk sometimes.
Sometimes they get a bit more childish w age, not to discourage u, best 11 years in my life💚
True...
Honestly will forever love ur channel very helpful, informative and cover range of breed.
Just discovered this account today! I've been binging since I got up! Damn I need to get some work done! Great videos, keep them coming!
That lawn and that entire area is beautiful, so neat and cozy. Dogs are nice too lol
I’ve had two in my life and they are the best family dogs
A brave, strong and beautiful dog. 😊
This woman knows her dogs, she gives information using experience, the other documentary posted about RR dog by dogumentary should be removed because the woman was reading from online sources.
But i do believe the breed changed a bit when it got to America, they were turned from lion hounds to apartment hounds with a more docile temperament , and became slightly smaller than their African relatives
Riskboy Pollok yeah we have had the breed from both the Netherlands now and America and they behave very differently.
Yep. Im in Italy and lucky enough to own a ridgeback in two months. Here we have a lady wo brought them with her from SA 50 years ago. Its a 2 time world winner and has countless medals. When me and my gf decided to seriously check the breed we spoke with my dog trainer and he really opened our eyes... he just said: why don t you buy a rottweiller. They are easier to train and not that bigger... we were not expecting that but then we went to see the kennel.. damn he was right. A male RR in his prime is a VERY big dog. And i don t mean heavy... its like very very muscolar and powerful but keeping his elegance at all time. The head itself.. damn in the flash you really can see what happen if they bite. So yes, the ones i ve seen are probably more working lines than those in the video. Less pet. The lady in the video is spot on on every information i got from the breeder here... not easy to train cause they think a lot, they guard, a lot, and very very careful with exercising or having them playing with other dogs until they are grown up since they are quite fragile before at least 12 months.
Very beautiful dog. We cant wait anymore
Thank you for a wonderful channel! Such an amazing breed, so loving, loyal and smart. A mistake many people make, Ridgebacks were bred to bay lions and not hunt them. The ridgeback pack would chase the lion/s, exhaust them and keep them at bay until the hunter arrived on the scene and (tragically) shot the Lion. It's fascinating to watch modern day "domestic" ridgebacks play in a group, they still adopt the rotation of attack and back off again and again in the same way they would have with Lions to antagonize and exhaust them.
Very informative! My rodesian is independent wont bark unless provoked or stranger danger. Best dog especially if u like to hike!👍🐶
So much info.thanks, I was lucky enough to have had a ridgeback from puppy !!he was so smart and a great friend!!missing Maximois daily😂
At this moment, im caring my first time puppy which is a Rhodesian labrador. Shes Dulce and shes very sweet, jolly, and active. I really love her.
Such fun dogs to have around, my dad used to refer to them as military grade Dalmatians. Miss mine every day.
Just found out I have one of these. She can hear moles in the ground. The neighbors love her for it. We are mole free for a good 2 blocks due to her.
Beautiful breed, amazing video as always man keep them coming!
Wow you can tell this lady has passion for her dogs, the Rhodesian ridgeback looks like the quintessential African local dog with its golden coat and slender features but with slightly more defined skull features.Overall I think their African local dog ancestry makes them very healthy dogs without many genetic abnormalities.
i have 2 ridgebacks and they are the best in my opinion to have for a family. they listen and obey and are very special to me and my wife.
At ~12:42 of the video...please check out the pups front left leg. There may be a problem with the elbow joint. I am no dog expert...but that looked like it 'popped' a little.
My ridgeback dog is 13.1/2 years old.... been the best dog imaginable. Yes.. we will get another.
Such graceful yet strong dogs, I can't wait to get a ridge buddy
Awesome production! A lot of accurate information. Good job.
My only criticism is that nearly the entire second half of the video is concentrated on the breeders kennel show standards and AKC breed standards. This invited a perception of promotion for the breeder, instead of a more thorough education to the viewer of the dog and it's history.
Ridge backs are great dogs, I've had a few over the years they are so energetic and playful. I have a Ridge back x dane at the moment, he's my first cross as when I saw him as a pup I just couldn't turn down that adorable face he's 9 now. He looks just like a Ridge back but twice the size (I'm 6'3 and his shoulders are at my waist height) and the ridge is much more dominant than usual people always ask why I brush his hair like that lol, I'd recommend Ridge backs to anyone looking for a mid to large breed. They are great around children as long as their a bit older as the dog can be a bit rambunctious and tend to fling themselves around when exited, they are so smart its kind of scary. When my guy was a pup I didn't even have to toilet train him, he just started going outside on his own at a really young age and training him was so easy as he was always eager to please. Just don't leave them alone for too long, it can be disastrous to anything that can fit in their mouths lol.
I love my ridgeback! His best friends are my 7 year old shnoodle and 3 year old miniature pinser. The minpin is halarious whenever he does something wrong he will go sit under hemi my ridgeback right between his front legs and look at you in a way that says yeah I did it but I got my big bro here so what are going to do about it. It’s an odd pair of dog friends considering the size difference but hemi has put the run on many a coyote that has tried to mess with the little ones. They truly are an amazing breed!
I knew a blind woman who had one as a guide dog, was also one hell of a watch dog.
Please!! Make a video about the cimarron uruguayo breed !! It would be amazing!!
I have owned two Rhodesian ridge back‘s. It’s in some ways it’s more like having a roommate.I would suggest not allowing puppies in your lap because eventually they may be around 100 pounds and they will still climb up in your lap.😁
They will also know things and do things that will astound you .
We used to have a female RR and she weight 90lbs when skinny. Also, when we bred her the male dog was way over 100lbs and much bigger than the stats given in the video (and she lives to 14). However, this video has made me realize why our dog was such a quiet, calm and smart dog (of course also very loving).
Is it true that they are difficult to train?
Amazing Video! Keep It Up Man
Outstanding!!! Really enjoyed this. I've had Blood Hounds and as you described the Ridgebacks I could see a lot of Blood Hound
The Dogs in this video really look great. I have noticed that in South Texas where these Dogs are used in great number's on the big Ranch's to work Cattle that they are much larger in over all size. I have seen many of these Dog's well over 200 lbs. in size. I know they are bred up for size in South Texas and I have seen these Dog's on multiple occasions take down a 1500 lb. Cow. These are some very costly dog's to buy.
Really they can go that bigg. I didn't know that RR can grow that big thanks for the information. Can you give more information.
i really appreciate your love or RRs. i just hope you don't drown the ridgeless backs. they're still great animals.
Every one of their puppies is placed in loving homes. Ridged or ridgeless. There is no difference except that the ridgeless are not able to be shown.
When she was talking about the show dogs who are popular, she said the name “ spirit” and i jumped because that it my dogs name and i had no idea! he is a ridgeback too as we just figured out and all of the things she says about characteristics in these dogs are very true.
Please keep on doing what you are doing. You are the Best at it!
If you want an all round working dog that's family friendly and will protect their family it's not at all weird to have Airdale in their genes, it actually makes perfect sense. I'm glad she made it clear they don't, can't and never have been able to take down a lion, it's such a silly thing for people to believe. A large wolf would get torn to shreds by a lion.
I own a Rhodesian ridgeback dachshund mix and she is just a great dog!
Loved this, would LOVE to see the SAMOYED next if possible!!
On my second Ridgeback. My first baby passed with Mast Cell cancer. I will always have a Ridgeback. I love my boys.
Beautiful Beautiful dogs. Thank you.
I wish my dog could meet you. Thank you for the video. It is outstanding.
Awesome video. The best dog breed educational channel around
Hi Dogumentary TV! There is an Indian Native Breed Called Kombai! They share all the characteristics of Ridgeback!
My Female Rhodie is 103lbs and she will be two years old in 2/17/20. Still Growing!
I just found out that m y dog is a Rhodesian ridgeback mixed with Lab Retriever. Smartest dog i ever had.
Me too!!
Maria Swann I have the same breed and mix. He’s a rescue dog and is about a year and a half. I’ve always had a Lab, but after Juno, I never will be blessed without this mix breed or a pure bread. It has the best of both breeds, and the best of all
Sameeee she’s so intelligent and affectionate
So is my dog she is amazing and super smart
Worlds best dog hands down..
I have owned a Kelpie, a Bulldog, a German Shepard, a American staff, a Bull Arab, 2 chihuahuas and a Ridgeback and I will say that my Ridgeback was the best dog I have ever owned and the best friend I ever had.
Not saying my other dogs where bad or I didn't love them but there is just something about Ridgebacks.. mind you my Bull Arab is not far off another smart, friendly and loving bread... just a great dog.
Good channel! Will u do a video on the ridgeback doing sleeve work or attack training?
Not likely.
Dogumentary TV thanks
Best dog breed
How do I stop my male RR from lnging towards other dogs and ignore them while we'r eout walking to running?
I adopted a dog from the shelter back in November and I wasn't sure what her breed was, but someone suggested she could be a rhodesian ridgeback and I do think there's a strong possibility after watching this video. However she's a bit smaller and has a somewhat curlier tail at the tip, so I think she could be mixed with a terrier or something. She's extremely loyal and affectionate and follows me EVERYWHERE. Won't even eat her food if I leave the kitchen and go upstairs. She's also great with my cat unless he gets bursts of energy and sprints -- then I can tell her prey drive is temporarily activated, but she's never chased after him. More like her ears perk up and I can tell that instinct is in there. She will chase after stray cats outside. She is hard to train and excitable. She's smart, but on a leash she refuses to stay with me. But when I let her off the leash, she is great and doesn't run away. She just likes to walk ahead of me, almost like she's scouting out and ensuring the path is safe. SHE LOVES food and that's the best way to make her listen. She's also great with other people but very defensive, so she will bark at strangers until she realizes I approve of them and then she gradually calms down. But any time someone walks past my townhome making noise she goes haywire.
Agreed and amazing enough Bayle enjoyed this video more than me if Expensionalities hadn't existed.
Thank you,