Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound (Canis lupus familiaris) pup playing with twig in

Rhodesian Ridgeback African Lion Hound. Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound (Canis lupus familiaris) pup Stock Photo 61618597 Alamy The Rhodesian Ridgeback (also known as the 'African Lion Dog', 'African Lion Hound', and 'Van Rooyen's Lion Dog' for its capacity to harass lions) was bred in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) and is named for the distinctive 'ridge' on its back, which is formed by hairs running in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat The breed was imported to the United States in 1950

The breed was imported to the United States in 1950 [1] The original breed standard was drafted by F.R

The Rhodesian Ridgeback once known as the African Lion Hound was developed in South Africa by

A breed of African lion hound originating from South Africa and Zimbabwe in the 1600s, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a cross between the European breeds of Dutch colonizers and the ridge-backed native hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi people. The breed was imported to the United States in 1950 Having been bred to hunt big game, including lions, ridgebacks were nicknamed the African Lion Hound, and possess a high prey drive

Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback / African Lion Hound adult portrait Stock Photo Alamy. The Rhodesian ridgeback is a large hunting dog with a high prey drive [1] The original breed standard was drafted by F.R

Rhodesian Ridgeback Info, Temperament, Puppies, Pictures. the "African Lion Hound." The dogs did well in the African heat of the day and the damp, cold nights They are also known as The African Lion Hound, for this reason.