Rhodesian ridgeback

n. A dog of a large breed developed in Africa for hunting, having short tan to reddish-brown hair that forms a ridge along the back.

Rhodesian ridgeback

(ˈrɪdʒˌbæk) n (Breeds) a large short-haired breed of dog characterized by a ridge of hair growing along the back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. It was originally a hunting dog from South Africa

Rhode′sian ridge′back

n. one of a South African breed of hunting dogs having a ridge of hair along the spine growing in the opposite direction from the rest of the coat. [1935–40]

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Noun

Rhodesian ridgeback - a powerful short-haired African hunting dog having a crest of reversed hair along the spinehunting dog - a dog used in hunting game

Rhodesian ridgeback

Rhodesian ridgeback,

sometimes called the African lion hound, breed of large, muscular houndhound,
classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs bred to hunt animals. Most of the dogs in this group hunt by scent, their quarry ranging from such large game as bear or elk to small game and vermin; ground scenters trail slowly with the head low, and
..... Click the link for more information. developed in South Africa in the 16th and 17th cent. It stands from 24 to 27 in. (61.0–68.6 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 65 and 75 lb (29.5–34.0 kg). Its short, dense coat is glossy and usually tan or reddish tan in color. The ridge down its back is caused by the hair growing in the opposite direction from the rest of the coat. The original ridgeback stock was produced by the crossing of such dogs as mastiffs, bloodhounds, Great Danes, and terriers brought to South Africa by German and Dutch emigrants, and a half-wild, native hunting dog that contributed the characteristic ridge. In addition to its outstanding ability at hunting lions, the ridgeback was prized as a protector of farms from prowling animals. Today it is often a companion dog. See dogdog,
carnivorous, domesticated wolf (Canis lupus familiaris) of the family Canidae, to which the jackal and fox also belong. The family Canidae is sometimes referred to as the dog family, and its characteristics, e.g.
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Rhodesian ridgeback

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noun a powerful short-haired African hunting dog having a crest of reversed hair along the spine

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