Let's talk Rhodesian Ridgebacks

The athletic and imposing Rhodesian Ridgeback gets its name from the trademark “ridge” of fur on its back. What it lacks in imaginative naming, the breed more than makes up for in handsome looks, loyalty and physical strength. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally bred as a hunting dog in what was then known as Rhodesia in southern Africa but nowadays makes a playful and affectionate pet for a family with enough space to welcome this large hound.

Official name: Rhodesian Ridgeback

Other names: African Lion Hound

Origins: Southern Africa