Rhodesian Ridgeback Lion Hound

Rhodesian Ridgeback Lion Hound. Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound two adults lying in a meadow Stock Photo Alamy European settlers of Rhodesia in the 1700's found a. The Rhodesian Ridgeback (also known as the 'African Lion Dog', 'African Lion Hound', and 'Van Rooyen's Lion Dog' for its capacity to harass lions) was bred in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) and is named for the distinctive 'ridge' on its back, which is formed by hairs running in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat

Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound adult and puppy in a meadow Stock Photo Alamy
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Its forebears can be traced to the ridged hunting and guardian dogs of the Khoikhoi.These were interbred with European dogs by the early. A breed of African lion hound originating from South Africa and Zimbabwe in the 1600s, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a cross between the European breeds of Dutch colonizers and the ridge-backed native hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi people.

Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound adult and puppy in a meadow Stock Photo Alamy

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an imposing dog and superb hunter Rolo and Nero, two male Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies at 6 weeks old The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an imposing dog and superb hunter

Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound adult and puppy in a meadow Stock Photo Alamy. This distinguished breed is celebrated for its distinctive ridge of hair along its back, which grows in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat The Rhodesian ridgeback is a large hunting dog with a high prey drive

Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound adult and puppy Stock Photo 53557895 Alamy. The Rhodesian Ridgeback (also known as the 'African Lion Dog', 'African Lion Hound', and 'Van Rooyen's Lion Dog' for its capacity to harass lions) was bred in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) and is named for the distinctive 'ridge' on its back, which is formed by hairs running in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat A breed of African lion hound originating from South Africa and Zimbabwe in the 1600s, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a cross between the European breeds of Dutch colonizers and the ridge-backed native hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi people.