The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, muscular hound. It's coat is short and dense with a clearly defined symmetrical ridge of hairs growing in the opposite direction down the middle of the back.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback originated in Zimbabwe(formally known as Rhodesia) and worked as a hunting dog and as a retriever, took care of children, and guarded property. It descended from crosses between ridgebacked dogs who were imported by Boer settlers in the 16th and 17th centuries that were originally kept by native tribes in South Africa. Big game hunters soon discovered, that if used in packs they were excellent in hunting lions on horseback, hence the breed's other name, the "African Lion Hound". The Rhodesian Ridgeback is ferocious in the hunt, but in the home it is a calm, gentle, obedient, & Good-natured, they are intelligent, skillful and straight-forward dogs that are loyal to the family. They are brave and vigilant. Can be reserved toward strangers.
The dogs did well in the African heat of the day and the damp, cold nights. The breed was imported to the United States in 1950.
So here's the puzzle:
N 49° 15.ABC' W 122° 35.DEF'
How many breeds are mentioned in creating the Ridgeback?........= B&E
How many Crowns should they have?........= F
How many vertebrae are in there neck & back?........Answer (minus)30 = A&D
How much exercise would a Ridgeback require in 1 week?......= C
Watch the YOU-TUBE video by clicking on the "related web Page" link for your answers
my Ridgeback puppy and inspiration for this cache