Rhodesia (/ roʊˈdiːʒə / ⓘ roh-DEE-zhə, / roʊˈdiːʃə / roh-DEE-shə; [1] Shona: Rodizha), officially the Republic of Rhodesia from 1970, [2][3] was an unrecognised state in Southern Africa that existed from 1965 to 1979.

Is the Rhodesian Ridgeback the right breed for you? Learn more about the Rhodesian Ridgeback including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large dog breed originally bred in Southern Africa. [1] The original breed standard was drafted by F.R. Barnes, in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), in 1922, and approved by the South African Kennel Union in 1927. Its forebears can be traced to the ridged hunting and guardian dogs of the Khoikhoi.

2024年3月25日 · The Rhodesian ridgeback is a large hound dog breed from Africa that has a short, smooth coat with a distinctive ridge of fur running down the spine. The ridge grows in the opposite direction from the rest of the fur.

2025年1月23日 · Rhodesian Ridgebacks are perhaps best known for their solid red to gold coats, especially the ridge of backward-growing fur along their spines. While not hypoallergenic by any means, Ridgebacks...

2023年11月10日 · Thinking of adding a Rhodesian Ridgeback to your family as your canine companion? Read our guide to see if it's the right breed for you.

2024年9月25日 · Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a versatile, intelligent, and loyal breed that can make excellent companions in the right hands. The myths surrounding them often stem from misunderstandings of their history and temperament.

Official Standard of the Rhodesian Ridgeback General Appearance: The Ridgeback represents a strong, muscular and active hound, symmetrical and balanced in outline. A mature Ridgeback is a...

2024年12月15日 · The Rhodesian Ridgeback results from crosses between the South African native Khoikhoi dog and European breeds brought to Africa, including Greyhounds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, and various Terriers.

2024年6月1日 · Rhodesian ridgebacks are known as an all-purpose “Renaissance hound.” They have a defined ridge or strip of hair that grows on their backs. Rhodesian ridgebacks gained notoriety in Africa for...