Out of Africa:
What is a Rhodesian Ridgeback?: The Rhodesian Ridgeback dog is a member of the hound group. They are also known as the African Lion Hound. The lion hound breed originated in South Africa, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where this dog breed gets it's name. They are handsome, athletic dogs with a ridge of fur facing forwards on their spine. The coats of the lion hound are short and sleek, ranging from a light wheaten to a dark red wheaten in color. Their particular dog temperament is even and they rarely bark except to alert their family of visitors. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are great with children and love being with their family members. Rhodesian Ridgebacks make wonderful companions and are devoted family dogs.
How did the Rhodesian Ridgeback come to be?: The early European settlers of South Africa set the foundation stock of what is today known as the Rhodesian Ridgeback. The settlers bred the dogs they brought to Africa with the native Hottentot tribe's unique ridged African dog, the Hottentot dog. Great Danes, Mastiffs, Greyhounds, Salukis, Bloodhounds and other breeds were bred together with this unique African dog to create a hybrid dog that could handle the elements of the African veldt. This hybrid dog became the beginning of one of the few South African dog breeds, the Rhodesian Ridgeback. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was valued for it's immense versatility in it's ability to hunt big game, adapt to climate, safeguard livestock, and to protect and provide companionship to the settlers and their families.
Looking for a Rhodesian Ridgeback picture or a Pharaoh Hound picture?: Visit our photos, friends and family, and puppies pages to see wonderful pictures of our Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs and our Pharaoh Hound dogs from puppy to adult dog.
Looking for more Rhodesian Ridgeback information or Pharaoh Hound information?: We'd be happy to answer questions you may have about these exceptional breeds. We enjoy sharing our dog's history, traits, temperament, and their many great qualities with people interested in learning more about the breed. Whether you're looking for a pet Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy or a pet Pharaoh Hound puppy, a show puppy to excel in the conformation ring, a performance dog, a Rhodesian Ridgeback picture or a Pharaoh Hound picture, or just some specific breed information about the Rhodesian Ridgeback or the Pharaoh Hound, we look forward to helping you, and we welcome you to Najahari Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Pharaoh Hounds.
Below are some Rhodesian Ridgeback books and literature that are great resources to the breed:
"The Rhodesian Ridgeback Today" by Stig Carlson
"The Rhodesian Ridgeback" by Anne Woodrow
"The Complete Rhodesian Ridgeback" by Peter Nicholson and Janet Parker
"Rhodesian Ridgeback Pioneers" by Linda Costa
Out Of Egypt:
Below are some Pharaoh Hound books and literature that are great resources to the breed:
"Pharaoh Hound" Kennel Club Dog Breed Series by Juliette Cunliffe
"Pharaoh Hound" by Sacks and Block
"Pharaoh Hounds" by Sue Sefscik
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