Blog — Category_Breeds_Rhodesian_Ridgeback

Carrie Pallardy Source   Rhodesian Ridgebacks are sometimes mistaken for Vizslas. Both breeds have similar close, burnished coats of copper and lithe, athletic builds. But, Ridgebacks are larger, and they have the distinctive stripe of fur running down their spines that give the breed its name. Get to know these loyal and formidable dogs.   African and European Origins  Source   Rhodesian Ridgebacks are the result of mixing many different dog breeds. Their origins can be traced back to the 1600s. Dutch settlers arrived in Africa and took notice of dogs used by locals. These dogs, known as Khoikhoi, had...