Hound group · Large
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dignified, strong-willed, loyal and athletic.
Lifespan10–12 yrs
Weight70–85 lb
Height24–27 in
Shedding Low
Exercise High
Grooming Low
Health conditions to know
Dermoid sinus
A breed-specific tube-like skin defect along the spine, present at birth.
Hip & elbow dysplasia
Screen breeding dogs.
Degenerative myelopathy
DNA-testable spinal-cord disease.
Hypothyroidism & bloat
Thyroid disease and gastric torsion occur.
Recommended health screenings
Questions worth asking a breeder about the parents, or your vet about your dog:
- OFA hip & elbow
- Thyroid panel
- DNA: DM, dermoid sinus marker
- Cardiac evaluation
Who it suits
Experienced owners who can channel an independent, powerful hound.