
Breed Profile
Cesky Terrier
- WEIGHT: 55 to 80 lbs
- HEIGHT: 11 to 12 inches
- COLOR(S): Gray, blue-gray with tan, yellow or white markings, light brown.
- BREED GROUP: Terrier
Breed Profile
Rhodesian Ridgeback
WEIGHT: 70 to 85 lbs
HEIGHT: 24 to 27 inches
COLOR(S): Shades of wheaten.
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a fine, ferocious hunter, but in the home it is a calm, obedient, and gentle dog. Dignified and even tempered. This breed is intelligent, cunning but straightforward, brave, and vigilant. It learns quickly, but is also strong and a bit stubborn. Training should be gentle and start at an early age while the dog is still small enough to manage. This breed needs thorough obedience training and socialization with people and other dogs. You will achieve the best results with firm, extremely consistent training. Usually this breed is good with children, but some do not get along with them because they do not want to be pestered or played with roughly. This dog is reserved toward strangers; it makes an excellent watchdog. It is very protective of its owner. This breed can be very destructive if left unsupervised. Males may be combative with other dogs. Provided this dog meets other household animals when it is young, any potential problem will be prevented. The Rhodesian Ridgeback makes an excellent jogging companion. This dog is strong and active with a great stamina, probably you will tire long before it does, but it will adapt to your exercise regimen. It makes a loyal, loving family dog.
GROOMING
Short, dense, sleek and glossy. It is easy to groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.
HEALTH
Hip dysplasia, dermoid sinus, and osteochondrosis.
EXERCISE
Rhodesian Ridgebacks need a great amount of exercise as they have tremendous stamina. They love to swim.
TRAINING
Rhodesian Ridgebacks need a consistent and equable approach to training. They are intelligent, but stubborn. An owner should start training when they are young and easy to manage. Learning Rate: High. Obedience - Medium. Problem Solving - High.
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