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Houndmedium🌍 Thailandhunting and guard dog
Thai Ridgeback
Independent, alert, strong-willed, loyal
Popularity
673
Indigenous ridgebacked hunter and guardian; independent and athletic.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
short, smooth coat with ridge of backward-growing hair
Colors
red, blue, black, fawn
Male height
22–24 in
Female height
20–22 in
Male weight
50–75 lb
Female weight
35–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
2
