How much do you know about this handsome, athletic breed? Test your knowledge in this 10 question true/false Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Quiz!
(We use reliable sources such as the AKC website, among others, for our information. We try to be as accurate as possible!)
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback originated in Scotland.
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According to the AKC, the Rhodesian Ridgeback has two breed standard coat colors, Wheaten and Black.
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks were bred to hunt and keep lions at bay until the hunters arrived.
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very vocal dogs and tend to bark a lot.
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This breed is strong-willed, intelligent and powerful and may be too much dog for a first time pet owner.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback were bred to hunt and may not be good with other small animals and same sex dogs.
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Ridgebacks get their names from the habit of curling their tails up along the ridge of their backs.
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Dermoid Sinus is a congenital skin defect that effects this breed.
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks tend to be aloof towards strangers and make good watch dogs.
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A Ridgeback with a brown (livernose) does not meet breed standard and cannot be registered by the AKC.
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks are resistant to ticks and other insect bites.
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Mores than 10% or Ridgebacks have “Ridgelessness”. A genetic condition in which they do not have the ridge of reverse hairs along their spines.
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