A Rhodesian Ridgeback was bred for what reason?

Question

Clue: wild animals

Answer 1

From the site below:

"The Rhodesian Ridgeback resulted from crosses between ridgebacked dogs originally kept by native tribes in South Africa and other breeds, such as the Khoikhoi dog, Mastiff, Deerhound and some breeds that are not known. It was the native Khoikhoi dog that gave the Ridgeback his distinctive reverse-hair coat marking, a dominant characteristic that today makes him unique among dog breeds. The ridgebacks were imported by Boer settlers in the 16th and 17th centuries. Its standard, fixed in Rhodesia, dates from 1922. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was used for many purposes. This impressive, protective hound could hunt game, retrieve, take care of children, and guard property. South African hunters discovered that the Ridgeback, used in packs, was very effective against lions, hence the breed's other name, the African Lion Hound. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is well adapted to the harsh African environment. He can withstand very high temperatures and the damp cold of night. It is insensitive to insect bites and can go without food and water for over 24 hours. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1959. Its country of origin is Zimbabwe."

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Answer 2

The ridgeback is not an attacking breed; it is bred to track game and then keep it at bay and also to be a loyal companion. They are not guard dogs as such, but will keep a very watchful and protective eye on the family they love.

Ridgebacks are bred for endurance and stamina but should be light on their feet and extremely agile. Being a hunting breed and developed to think for themselves, they will chase anything that runs away, which could cause problems. It is important that time is made available to give them the amount of good exercise they need. Without the stimulation a daily run gives the dog, you may find you have a very bored hound on your hands, and a bored ridgeback can be a destructive ridgeback!

Answer 3

South African hound breed characterized by a narrow band of hair growing forward along its back, against the direction of the rest of the coat. The ridge is inherited from a half-wild local hunting dog that was crossbred with European dogs. Strong, active, and of great endurance, it is trim and short-haired, with hanging ears and a glossy brown coat. It stands 24–27 in. and weighs 65–75 lbs . It is an able guard and hunter (especially of lions) and a good companion.

Answer 4

Rhodesians were bred to hunt lions

Answer 5

They were breed to work in packs to hunt lions, hence the name
"African Lion Hound" .

My mother-in-law has 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks, such beautiful dogs!! However you dont see many of them these days.

Answer 6

Rhodesians were bred for Lion Hunting. I had two of these wonderful dogs (spike and Olivia) a few years ago, Spike the male was very strong and pulled a lot when walking, but it was Olivia who was the hunter / killer. If anything encrouched on her or her "family" she would kill. The bitches are the stronger of the two, or thats what I found anyway. Apart from that, very loyal dogs and need a lot of activity.

Answer 7

Rhodesian Ridgeback also known as the "African Lion Hound" or "African Lion Dog" (Simba Inja in Shona)because of their unique ability to harass a lion and keep it at bay while awaiting their master to make the kill.

Answer 8

Actually that was only part of their job - and the 3rd part at that.


They were (and are) THE farm dog in Africa. They guard the farm and the herds. They also were used to hunt down predators that attacked the herd - the 3rd job and the least frequently performed. The only breed that, in a pack, can take on a lion and live.



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Answer 9

they were bred to hunt lions. The weren't bred to hunt to kill the lion however. I think they were used in packs to track the lion and keep it at bay until the human hunters arrived to actually take the lion down.

Answer 10

To accompany human hunters when on lion hunts. They are trained to work in a pack and hold a lion at bay until the human hunter arrives to kill the lion.