Rhodesian Ridgebacks Reviews

Im writing this review for anyone who finds themselves in a similar position to me three years ago - wanted to get a dog but what breed? The situation was I was moving from a third floor flat to a house and knew I would feel more secure if I had a dog. I have never had a dog growing up and whilst I loved them, I was scared of certain breeds ...  Read the complete review

I wrote this in response to Elaine's comments about Ridgebacks - but I think it counts as a review as well. I own two Ridgebacks. They are successful family pets. They are also effective guard dogs. Ours have seen off two burglars. I can understand why anybody who had a bad experience with a dog would have strong opinions. ...  Read the complete review

I first got my Rhodesian Ridgeback three years ago when she was a puppy. She was bred for sale and I saw an advert in the local newspaper. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are the perfect dog for everything. They grow pretty big and the bitches are big enough to be guard dogs. They are great with children and wont hurt any child it sees. Although my dog does ...  Read the complete review

I am now able to announce that Plumptious the Mugcious has taken delivery of a Rhodesian Ridgeback pup. Ridgebacks were bred for guarding camps and rounding up lions for hunters to shoot. Dogs of this breed vary in size, from slightly taller than an Alsation to about the size of a small mule. The breed they most closely resemble is ...  Read the complete review

One of my Ridgebacks was upset when I wouldn't let her have a mobile phone. No, she's not precocious - she has a thing about plastic. In her first year she ate three alarm clocks. When we go to the Vet's people start laughing. On the other hand the younger of our two Ridgebacks is fixated on fabric and given half a chance will eat the ...  Read the complete review

With regards to this opinion; I have recently had a comment that has made me rethink the manner in which I write the following opinion - My apologies, as I never intended to mislead anyone - I am not insinuating that I have ever owned a Rhodesian Ridgeback or that they are dangerous to their adult owners, rather I just wanted to comment on my ...  Read the complete review

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are descended from Thai Ridge dogs, and were used by colonial hunters to hunt lions in packs. They are therefore extremely powerful, muscular hounds who thoroughly enjoy the great oudoors and require a lot of exercise. They can also be very effective guard dogs, as when they want to be, they're quite fearsome. Any ...  Read the complete review

Ridgebacks, as they are alos known, are probably the most perfect famiy dog that anyone could have. They have rated top in recent "dog leagues" for their loyality. They rated top in "the best family dog" and top in "the best guard dog" (given the chance, a trained to do so a ridgeback is an awesome opponent to any ...  Read the complete review

I am on my second Ridgeback. My parents got the first when I was about 7. My father got the second when he retired. Tamba is now 7 and lives with me, my husband, my 9 month old son, our 3 labradors and 3 cats. Ridgebacks are wonderful dogs as long as they are brought up understanding the rules. They are intensely loyal, prefering to ...  Read the complete review