What kind of temperament and personality does the Rhodesian Ridgeback have? I give you my honest opinions about Rhodesian Ridgeback temperament and personality traits and characteristics – positives AND negatives – in my dog breed review, Rhodesian Ridgeback Temperament and Personality Traits (What's Good About 'Em, What's Bad About 'Em). Do crossbred or mixed breed Rhodesian Ridgebacks make good pets? Can you help me decide whether the Rhodesian Ridgeback is the best breed for me?Honestly, male Rhodesian Ridgebacks have pros and cons, and female Rhodesian Ridgebacks have pros and cons. Visit Male Dogs versus Female Dogs There's an adorable Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy at the pet shop. There are no responsible Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders who would ever place one of their Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies in a pet shop for resale. How do I find a good Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder?The sad truth is that the vast majority of people offering Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies for sale are unknowledgeable, irresponsible, completely clueless – or all of the above.

How do I pick the best Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy from a litter?How do I find Rhodesian Ridgebacks for adoption? You can find Rhodesian Ridgebacks available for adoption from dog rescue groups or from the animal shelter. I just got a new Rhodesian Ridgeback. What's a good training schedule for training Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies? House For Sale Sea View East Lothian Here's the puppy training schedule I use for Rhodesian Ridgebacks: Puppy Training Schedule.Old House For Sale In Maraimalai Nagar How do I housebreak my Rhodesian Ridgeback?T Shirt Honey Badger The key to housebreaking your Rhodesian Ridgeback is confinement, confinement, confinement. My Rhodesian Ridgeback has some behavior problems I'd like to solve.

What's the best dog food for Rhodesian Ridgebacks? I have to take my Rhodesian Ridgeback to the vet soon for shots. Please don't get any more shots for your Rhodesian Ridgeback until you've read my article on Puppy Shots and Dog Vaccinations. What are the pros and cons of spaying and neutering my Rhodesian Ridgeback, and when should it be done? I have a question about Rhodesian Ridgebacks that I don't see answered on your web site.Very Smart, Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies for Sale - Tyne and Wear Very smart , Rhodesian ridgeback puppies for sale.Contact us via email address "" or call us on 447 for more info.Written Oh my gosh. I love this question. I have always had Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs from reputable breeders and currently have an almost eleven year old male and a eleven and a half year old mix whose mother was black lab/ridgeback. She was a rescue from a shelter and is my first and only mix.Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very sensitive dogs and they are extremely loyal to their family.

Like many breeds they choose one member of the family that they are more loyal to than anyone else. They are athletic dogs but are pretty comfortable hanging around the house as well. They do not do well alone and they do not do well with harsh training. If yelled at a Ridgeback will shut down and withdraw. They must be trained gently with lots of reinforcement for good behaviour and rewarded with treats or a special toy they like.Rhodesian Ridgebacks love to be with their owners and they love to be stroked and cuddled and would rather be with you than anywhere.As puppies they are rambunctious and full of energy and so cute you just want to squeeze them all the time. They are fairly easily trained using the gentle reinforcement method and are pretty quick learners. They will not be forced and they will not do well if the trainer yells or uses harsh methods. As I said above they will shut down.There are some excellent books out there about Rhodesian Ridgebacks. The Complete Rhodesian Ridgeback (Book of the Breed) Hardcover – October, 1991by Peter Nicholson  (Author), Janet Parker (Author)is one that has been around for a while but basically nothing in their book is old hat or dated.

Search the internet for other titles as well.My current dog, Freddy, when he was about ten weeks old just before he came to live with me.One of my now deceased Ridgebacks showing off his ridge.I would suggest if you are considering getting a Ridgeback you read up as much as you can about the breed. Depending which country you live in you can google breeders by going to your country's registry (in the US it's American Kennel Club) in Canada it's the Canadian Kennel Club. There you should be able to find reputable breeders in your area to speak with.When choosing a breeder you want to find one who can show you both parents. One who has a waiting list for their puppies and makes you sign a contract. This means they have the best interests of their puppies in mind and will keep in touch with you throughout the life of the dog for updates. I am still in contact with the breeder of my eleven year old. Another reason they keep in touch is because they want to know if at some point you are no longer in a position to keep the dog they would help you to rehome it or to take it back to live with them and rehome it.

They don't want their puppies/dogs ending up in shelters or being sold on Kijiji or Craigslist.In a nutshell they are wonderful puppies, lively and comical and beautiful with bundles of energy. They need to have direction, plenty of toys to play with, training sessions that are fun for them and socialization with other puppies. When they grow into dogs they still need all those things. At all times in their lives they need lots and lots of love.404 error: File not found The URL you requested was not found.You might find a wide variety of canine pals: senior dogs to 8-week-old puppies, hiking companions to couch potatoes, and everything in between! About 25% of the dogs we see each year are purebred, while the others are marvelous mix breeds. Our selection of adoptable dogs changes daily, so if you don’t spot the right match now, please check back soon!»»»Dog Breeds that Do Not Get Along with Cats Dog Breeds that Do Not Get Along with Cats Rottweilers and Pitbulls generally do pretty well with cats when raised together

Cats and dogs have a history of being portrayed as natural enemies yet, owners that have raised cats and dogs together can provide plenty of testimonials supporting that cats and dogs can get along and even live in harmony. The secret often is allowing them to grow up together, which means raising puppies and kittens together from a young age.While this is the best and ideal method, adult cats and dogs introduced later in life can still get along together if given ample time to get to accept each other and if the owners provide timely corrections to any unwanted behaviors. As much effort, however, as one may put into training cats and dogs to get along, in some cases, there is not much that can be done to prevent nature to take its course. Indeed, there are dog breeds that have an inherited impulse to chase, injure and even kill small animals regardless of the training methods involved. This is called ''prey drive'' and many times it is genetically instilled deep into the dog's genetic core leaving small place for changes.

High prey drive dog breeds are those that have been used for years by humans to chase and hunt small animals or that have inherited hunting attitudes because of their survival instincts. There are also some dogs that love to chase small animals just because they get a kick out of it, regardless if their intention is to kill or play a game.While one cannot really generalize on which dog breeds are not suitable for feline households because there are exceptions especially when the dog and cats are raised together at a young age, there is evidence that some dog breeds have higher prey drives than other breeds, therefore upping the likeliness that it may be challenging to make them get along with your feline friend.Dog Breeds with High Prey DriveAfhgan HoundAkita InuAlaskan MalamuteAustralian Cattle DogBasenjiBeagleBorder CollieBullmastiffDoberman PincherGreyhoundJack Russell TerrierJindoNorvegian ElkhoundRhodesian RidgebackSamoyedShiba InuSiberian HuskyWeimarenerWhippetYorkshire TerrierThe above are dog breeds that generally may not do well with cats.

If they were raised with cats and trained to respect them, they still should not be left unsupervised with cats. Some dogs know they must respect cats in the owner's presence but once the owner turns around the dog may take advantage of its primal instincts.More Tolerant Dog Breeds:Australian ShephardBoxerCavalier King CharlesDachshundDalmationGolden RetrieverLabrador RetrieverMaltesePapillonPekingnesePomeraniainPoodlePugShit-zuThe above dog breeds are breeds that are generally tolerant of cats. Yet, no generalization can be done, as each dog has its own personality.The above lists therefore, are not a black and white declaration, rather they just simply list breeds of dogs that are more likely to chase and view cats as prey and dogs that are more ready to accept cats as a friend. It is ultimately, the cat owner's responsibility to do good research on the dog's breed and temperament before adopting a dog and allowing him/her to co-habitat with cats. More by this AuthorDog BreedsPros and Cons of Owning Siberian HuskiesDo you have what it takes to own a Siberian Husky?