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Houndlarge🌍 Zimbabwelion-tracking and baying hound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Even-tempered, athletic, loyal, independent
Popularity
729
Lion-tracking hound; athletic and steady, loyal guardian with moderate grooming needs.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
short, dense, sleek, glossy
Colors
wheaten shades, with ridge
Male height
25–27 in
Female height
24–26 in
Male weight
75–90 lb
Female weight
65–75 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
5
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
2
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
2
