Talk:Rhodesian Ridgeback

citation?

DANNTRIG RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK here https://www.danntrig.co.za/ IrishLas (talk) 00:42, 24 May 2020 (UTC)

Ridge

Can someone tell me whether the edits about the ridge just made by anon user make any sense and can translate it to something that *does* make sense? It almost seems as if it makes sense enough that I'm not quite prepared to revert but I can't make head nor tail (nor spine nor ridge) out of it. Elf | Talk 06:10, 6 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Sort of like that I think -- sannse (talk) 18:49, 6 Nov 2004 (UTC)

This page makes an implication that the ridgeback is related to the hyena. This is not possible as the hyena is not a type of dog. Please clarify what is meant and if it is intended to establish some relationship between the dog and the hyena, please fix this misinformation. Thank you.

signed and dated for archive purposes only - William Harris • (talk) • 09:35, 17 July 2018 (UTC)

Training

From the article "Excessively harsh training methods, that might be tolerated by a sporting or working dog, will likely backfire on a Ridgeback." This statement requires further details, an explanation and annotations. What exactly does "backfire" mean. This is wording that I see frequently see when describing RR training but it requires further discussion or deletion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 167.220.196.194 (talk) 14:31, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

My Rhodesian Ridgeback is of course very loyal and protective and barks loudly when she's with me and people approach the house. I've noticed that when people loudly and harshly yell at her to be quiet she barks louder even if they are a family member scolding her. Instead I have tried reassuring her that I'm safe and/or introducing her to whoever is approaching if practical. This is MUCH more effective and I don't want to entirely discourage her protectiveness either as I am a 68 year old great grandmother who lives alone. She is very gentle with babies and children and sociable with other dogs. aggression is not a problem, she is just loyal and protective. She's a great companion and very loving dog. GinaGersonChoquette (talk) 22:40, 26 November 2016 (UTC)

Rhodesian ridgeback history?

i do not know if this is true but apparently the people i got my five Rhodesian ridgeback puppies from gave me a free history book on them and it says they were used to chase lions is this true do you think? i am really curious about this wonderful dogs i also know they are like top quality dogs for big families with a lot of kids — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stallion gal (talk • contribs) 12:57, 8 June 2016 (UTC)

What do you think happens to dogs that attempt to chase lions? William Harristalk 10:27, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

Bladder/kidney problems

I have a 5 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback/Shepherd mix spayed bitch who had one litter of 12 puppies. She is approximately 60 lbs and has had two episodes of blood tinged urine with fever and whining in pain/discomfort. She was treated by a vet with antibiotics, and given Tramadol for pain and an antiemetic (anti-nausea and vomiting). She was lethargic at the start of each course of meds but is back to her spunky, sweet, wonderful self and her urine appears normal with no apparent discomfort. My questions are about diet, health tendencies in this breed and prevention of further recurrent episodes. If anyone has any information or links to further reading that they can suggest I would be extremely grateful!! Thank you! Gina Choquette GinaGersonChoquette (talk) 22:27, 26 November 2016 (UTC)

I'd recommend you check out the AKC website or breed-specific books. The breed club may also have health info. White Arabian Filly ^Neigh 00:23, 27 November 2016 (UTC)

Dogs

Woof 74.70.21.81 (talk) 01:12, 21 December 2021 (UTC)