ALL ABOUT LIVING WITH RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS

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Dogumentary TV's Living With series, explores dog breed's from a pet owner's perspective.
The Rhodesian ridgeback is a dog breed developed in South Africa. Its European forebears can be traced to the early pioneers of the Cape Colony of southern Africa, who crossed their dogs with the semi-domesticated, ridged hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi.
Today the Ridgeback is an excellent working and companion animal. The breed needs a highly engaged and active owner

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[@jovelynallen5930]

I am interested in a dog much like this for protection . Is this breed capable of being a guard dog ?

[@brianmchugh7667]

My RB was very UNFRIENDLY! Very protective. But loved the Hell out of us. Died because Rat poisoning! And killed all the large birds that enjoyed the bait. Just, unfortunate that my dog enjoyed the poison.

[@MrSupermanbe]

point of correction, originated in Zimbabwe that was originally Rhodesia. South africa was never rhodesia.

[@amberruby4135]

@@jovelynallen5930 I am South African, had 5 ridgebacks and looking for my next baby as I type. They are incredibly intelligent and if it can protect a farmer from a lion with a ratio of 5 dogs to 1 farmer I would say its capable. They are working dogs though so dont think you get it, feed it and it sleeps all day. That will NOT work and will create an animal that seeks it own entertainment. These dogs are so clever and protective and are good with children and and and.... seriously you will never look back if you train it.

[@cory8606]

South Africa and Rhodesia are two different countries 1:00. Do they teach geography in the states?

[@bradenright3521]

My Ridgeback of 13 years passed away Monday. Miss her dearly :( best dog I've ever had.

[@Fonpol68]

Wow. So sorry for your loss. I've been there. You'll get through it.

[@avamaevaro]

my doggo just died yesterday. It feels so empty without him :( if you are seeing this, pleas go hug your dog and kiss him/her because you never know what will happen and you’ll regret not spending enough time with your dog

[@JordanII.]

Lost my dog a month ago :(

[@ronaldpark5449]

I'm sorry for you! You are so lucky to have had such a blessing your life; but, I fully feel the pain. I lost my ridgeback to my ex-wife in a divorce (7 years ago) and now he is getting old. I worry that she won't care for him adequately as he approaches the transition....I so wish I could hug him as you suggest. Give your love freely and it gives you strength...Thank you for your generous gift of wisdom!

[@avamaevaro]

@DJ LawLess thank you! this was a while ago but my dog was also a Rhodesian ridgeback and now we have a cute little black lab

[@velocity313]

Just recently got a Ridgeback from a breeder at 8 weeks old and he is 65 pounds already at 5 months old now. This video is very accurate. They bond with one person. He is basicly my shadow. Never had a bond like this with any other breed. Update: He just turned a year old and is 115 pounds and still growing. Crazy how much attention he gets when we go out. People take pictures. They say he is the most beautiful dog they ever seen. Has a bark and a growl that would make anyone stop in their tracks. But people move to the other side of the sidewalk without him making a sound. People walking by either stop and ask questions or get out of our way. Just awesome.

[@sethbishop3306]

How's he now?

[@sonchild2881]

@@sethbishop3306 The dog grew too large and ate him

[@kinkajou777]

I would ask questions about a Ridgie myself! I have never seen one live!

[@madexgonzales1470]

115 and still growing?lol why not get boerboel instead if you want a large one.RR should be around 90-95 lbs fixed.

[@alessandrastolzi2544]

I literally always get the same reaction whenever I go anywhere with my female Rhodesian, I hear people whispering “That dog is so beautiful etc”,I think it’s also because of their elegance and their bearing

[@matthewcarr1350]

i have a ridgeback, she loves chilling on the couch with people, but she punches them in the face until they pet her. once you stop, she punches you again

[@redberries8039]

mine too

[@dylan02837]

If you touch her you can feel her heart beat going faster😀 beqause they love it

[@malindasmith3496]

I just got punched in the face today by my RR!

[@Ahhdjx]

LOL

[@abepeterson7045]

Mine doesn’t punch me in the face she yells at me instead

[@EMASTER118]

They ABSOLUTELY will outsmart you, my family's ridgeback once had this trick where he'd bark at the front door to get people to let him out and then IMMEDIATELY steal their chair.... You'd think we'd have gotten wise to it but we never did lol Not worth risking cleaning dog poop from the carpet

[@user-nm8my9kz8s]

My ridge does the same thing. Pretty funny lol.

[@Ahhdjx]

You mean steal their spot?

[@Poordirtfarmer]

Haha haha LoL

[@weswilliams5837]

Ours does that was well

[@lailafazal4]

lmao!

[@will300180]

A while back when I used to read electrical meters, id be happy when id get to the route with the family who had the Rhodesian Ridgeback as their pet. His name was Thor. By the second trip the dog would come out and stand up and give me a hug. The owners were amazed at how quickly the dog got used to me. Id always save their house for last so I could hang around their dog. Cant wait to get me one.

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

I have a male ridgeback who is everything you said about the breed. When he was still a puppy (10month old) he protected me from someone who was stalking me in the park. He read my fear and ran up to the guy at 100mph and then stopped dead still in just front of him and eyeballed him. I could see the fear in the guys eyes from a distance. I then called him back and for the first time EVER he came back to me on command. The guy ran off thinking he was a really well trained fully grown dog. He has never done anything like that since and he is now 10years old and really strong and muscular. I KNOW he is taking care of me since that time. I LOVE this breed a one person dog for sure.

[@mr.mustang6636]

We rescued a “ridgeless” one about 8 months ago...she’s a great dog. She runs with me 5K distance a few times a week and loves it. This video is spot on.

[@georgekaftan3862]

You think you could take one on a marathon?

[@saramcglasson6605]

We too have rescued riddles ridgebacks :) amazing dogs i couldn't have felt more lucky finding them ... brother and sister, are yours medium size? ours are...

[@grosati7877]

I did too- what a challenge. .. mine was abused so 80 percent of my day goes to the dog Hi does your Ridgeback get allergic pimples on his or her jowels? What do I do to get rid of them or avoid them thanks!

[@cemwalker]

Someone dumped a littler of puppies, about 7 months old, up and down the highway where I live. We ADORE our dog! The absolute best dog we have ever had; I am in my mid 50's, so that is saying a lot! When our other dog passed away, our Ridgeback was so depressed. Someone dumped a French Bulldog mix, which is very rambunxious! It keeps our Ridgeback exercised and happy. He isn't alone and loves to play with the other dog.

[@rdietz68]

My Rhodesian saw a squirrel and tugged so hard on the leash...it was the last time I rode a bicycle while "walking" her. Now I stay on 2 feet and her on 4.

[@endangerdenglish]

Oh my, that happened to me too. My Kipling was on an extendable lead and my boy did a legger because he eyed a squirrel. Like a fool I held on to the lead and I literally took off and flew for six feet, all I had to do though was call him and he left that critter and came straight back, I love you my boy

[@Little_Italy768]

My ridgeback saw a squirrel and pulled me from four steps up! Thank god I didn’t crack my head! She’s so quick and her neck is so strong!

[@magiccarpetrider4594]

Happened to me with a Weimaraner. Never again.

[@oldeskoolfool8360]

Just got a make puppy ridgback, my first puppy. I Don’t know why everyone says they’re not good for first time dog owners, my guy has been great! Easy to train, social, great with other dogs, people and children. If anyone is considering this breed, don’t hesitate!

[@ADaisyBellProduction]

You shouldn't say that. It is great that your Ridgeback is working out for you but they really are not a breed for a newbie. You will come to realize that when you see other people interact with your dog. The human must be totally in touch with how the dog is feeling and most new dog owners cannot read a dog. In bad situations, the dog always comes out badly.

[@kams1238]

Jane Hyndman What do you mean by "this is not a suitable breed for a first dog? »Because this breed would suit my lifestyle perfectly! I am a sporty person (bike, paddle, hikes, walks in the forest), I live in a house with a large garden and I can take my dog ​​to work with me ... It's been years that I learn about this breed and the more I learn, the more I am convinced. I have never adopted a dog and therefore educate dog from A to Z, but since my 15 years I very often keep dogs of different breeds (Labrador, Golden Retriever, Malinois, French Bulldog, cross sheepdog etc) and I managed to teach them all tricks and above all to make me respected. I have a "strong" character in the sense that I follow through on what I say and I know how to make myself respected (as said above). I also plan to teach puppy school (whatever breed I decide to take). Do you think that despite all this this dog would still not suit me as the first dog?

[@kateb6748]

Kams i have a 5 month old ridgeback puppy. If you have experience training lots of different dogs (and stubborn ones!) then a ridgeback sounds like it could be good for :) They are bred to be independent thinkers as when they’re chasing a lion they need to think for themselves and quickly, not wait for an owners command. They’re still like this today... if you want a ridgeback to do something, you need to make them think it was their idea. They can be stubborn but they’re VERY smart and loyal. I highly recommend puppy school for them. The stubborn part is why they’re not suited to new dog owners who have little experience training, as without the correct training, you may encounter some problems behavioural wise (as you would with any breed). They’re also big sooks, which can be hilarious. But they just love their owners and are loyal to them. Hope that helps!

[@briannagriffin1244]

Jane Hyndman i agree i had a border collie for 4 years before getting my ridgeback and even i was not prepared for what was to ensue,

[@khole15]

People say that about almost all breeds

[@cato.met.een.c]

As a proud Ridgebackowner this is probably the most accurate video on a RR every 😂

[@robertbullock691]

agreed, I had twin brothers that were both " polydactyl " , six toes on each paw, got them when they were 14 weeks old and put them both down at 14 years old, they had both begun to suffer from hip displasia and it had begun to be a struggle for them to get up and make it outside to go potty. it was ripping my heart out, that was fifteen years ago and is still choking me up now to tell it, I miss my boys so bad and still think of them every single day. I do wish she had touched on the subject of health concerns a bit more though,,,Rhodesians are susceptible to a host of health concerns despite being a very hearty and all around healthy breed of dog, she was soooooo right on about intelligence, my boys were taking commands at 14 weeks and we're so incredibly eager to learn everything. I used to take them to work with me framing houses and most of the time the stairs didn't go in until we were fairly far along with the second story so both my boys taught themselves how to climb a two story ladder, because daddy working upstairs and them staying downstairs just wasn't an option to them so they corrected that quick, fast, and in a big damn hurry!

[@pauledmondson7071]

Except South Africa was never Rhodesia

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[@osirry1]

He has a point. You are the only person who really puts the time and energy to make such a comprehensive channel, really nailing it home to viewers what i's like to live with all these breeds, and all your effort shows. You actually leave us on tenterhooks as to when the next video's gonna come :D

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[@UNsupremeJose]

No, animal planet will kill these videos! Z, Has all the creativity and freedom he wants to create these videos !

[@waithakawanyee8748]

I have 2 Ridgebacks and this is spot on. Both males they get at least an hour hike everyday and when they aren't doing that they're sleeping on the couch. They want to do whatever their people are doing. Rainy Saturdays when they don't have their walk they are more than happy to watch movies on the couch with you. They are stubborn though. You have to be strong willed and consistent. The first 1.5 years were the hardest but staying the course and being consistent has brought us 2 semi well mannered confident dogs. Wouldn't change them if I could, which is good because their stubbornness would make it near impossible to change at this point.

[@bennie.379]

2 minutes in and I just now realized I've been staring at the dog the entire time & I haven't heard anything she was saying 😂

[@champton911]

Ours was super high energy and very protective. He had a terrifying stare that could intimidate anything. Miss him.

[@martenwynd8883]

My ridge had a growl that started somewhere in his tail. You could feel it rather than hear it. I miss him a lot, the best dog I was ever owned by.

[@PaulMontelongo]

I love my Ridge. He's 13 months old and 84 lbs. already. Expected to be well over 100lbs. He's affectionate, but chill. Best dog I ever had. Thanks for your video.

[@Brakballe]

Since have experience with 3 x RRs I can say this is the most (90%) accurate vid for now. I will say congratulations for a great vid and sum it up again into three fundamentals: 1. Be firm, fair and consistent. 2.Give the dog a role and task to perform every day. 3.Make it feel safe and respected and let it have their own space/place you never intrude.

[@rachel145]

Couldn't click this notification fast enough! I've been waiting for a ridgeback feature. Thank you!

[@MEL-cb3up]

I love this breed! Amazing overall dog. I have a Great Dane that is 14yrs old. I'm so lucky to have had her this long. The ridgeback will my next baby to share life with.

[@dendrickfranklin3552]

Did u ever get one?

[@youcantstopthescout8921]

I am so happy that Rhodesians finally got covered! My GSD's best friend is a Rhodesian ridgeback hound and they like to take off and sprint full speed up and down the park, it's like watching Nascar LOL!

[@MrMarky2000]

Hi from the uk 🤗 I've owned this breed from a young age and like you I think they are the perfect breed. Just wanted to congratulate you on such a beautiful young lady. She looks absolutely stunning 😀

[@sierrajade7875]

About a month ago I lost my ridgeback. She was the best dog I've ever had. Definitely not for beginner owners, but they're wonderful dogs.

[@elizabethshow5105]

Beautiful and loyal. I miss mine so much, but we were blessed with her for 13 yrs. Watching them run is poetry in motion! (But. They can be real couch potatoes too!😍

[@catmcross1]

My family lost our Rhodey a few months ago. She was the best dog. She just wanted to love on you, but when she played she could really gouge you with her claws. She was a lazy pup too, cuz she'd find a spot in the sun, literally anywhere, but especially the sunroom, and nap there til someone got her up lol

[@halfblood100]

I had a rescue Ridgeless Rhodesian Ridgeback who loved to every once in a while, lay in the backyard and sunbath for an hour or two. She hated loud noises, and was very respectful of our items, food, and space. She was a handful to leash train, I would take her running with my sturdy combat boots. I did that because they had the best traction, so I had better control if something happened. She was out ninja dog, very athletic and precise. Once when playing catch she flipped backwards all the way and landed on her paws in order to get the ball. Her tail left welts if you weren't careful. We had a coffee table at just the wrong height, she knocked things off of it all the time with her excited tail.

[@alexislane7034]

I have a ridgeback. Honestly taking care of him is so easy that it feels like he takes care of himself. He’s super dignified attentive and listens like no other dog I’ve ever raised. The most easy breezy owning experience I’ve ever had I highly recommend as long as youre a physically active owner

[@gman1772]

We have had the privilege of keeping this breed for 30 years. Truly unique breed. These dogs never let their guard down, I will feel better when our new breeding pair is sleeping with us in a few months. The gyp is already here.

[@f-luva-luva]

I have absolutely been waiting for a video on the Rhodesian. Awesome vid. Learned a lot more about owning one.

[@endangerdenglish]

I an six months out from loosing my beautiful boy, before I got my Kippy, I had my beautiful Simba, I read a book before I brought my first Ridgeback and I thought the author mamy have been putting it on thick, the author said and I quotem "once you have had a ridgeback there will be no other breed of dag for you, quite simply put, The Rhodesian Ridgeback is the rolls royce of dags, Once youve had a Ridgeback, quite simply there will be no other dag for you. I miss you My Simba and My Kipling, twenty five years of joy, thankyou my friends, wait for me and we will be together again

[@McDoodle44]

Sorry for your loss, that's really tough. I'm thinking about getting a RR, yet it'll be my first dog so I'm not sure if that's the right breed for a novice like me.

[@apteryx7080]

@@McDoodle44 I have an almost 5 month old RR pup. I have had lots of dogs over the years, large and small, this is my favourite breed so far ! I will say he is smart, but needs very consistent training. As far as taking on an RR as a first dog , I feel, if you are a confident and strong leader, then with the right handling you will have no problems. I recommend "respect training for puppies", (downloadable). I forget the name of the author, sorry. If you follow her advice from the outset and stick to it 100 % consistently you shouldn't have problems with an RR. Its all about routine and consistency and clear boundaries . The respect training turns you into a confident leader and your dog into a happy follower. Having no experience with dogs need not be a disadvantage if you stick to the script. But having said that, I work from home and do have a lot of time to put into this pup. And that's also recommended. If you're out of the house all day I would have pause for thought. They love their people. Mine is snoozing in my lap as I type this lol.

[@larsvandenzanden1000]

Hi! I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback now on visit.A Truck driver placed an advertisement on internet.He was looking for someone to take care in the week days.I wrote him and he and his dad and the dog came to look if it is a good place.Now 3 weeks later i have a 11 year old Rhodesian for 2,5 weeks now as a guest.My cats were the point but this is absurd.I have a very small very scared black cat.That was my big worry.Now Torro (the Rhodesian) licks him with his big tongue and after that Eleven (my little black cat) looks like me comes out of the sewer.Complete with the spikes.Eleven is half the head of Torro.They are friends now.So nice to see how they can become friends.My other cat Tiger is the man of the house.He is going out with us when we go on a late walk.He is never go out of the appartment but now he goes with us.It is hard to get him back in the house but in the end he is listening.Torro catched him the first time and brought him back with his skills.Now Tiger is free and it's up to him if he wants go back up to the appartment.The other day i went up with Torro and when i was on my balconny i saw in the dark a creature running to the front door.It was Tiger :-) I love him and i love Eleven and i love Torro. I have a question.Torro is a great and fit dog.His boss found me so he can keep Torro.But he is 11 now.What if he dies?I told the truck driver my worries and he is telling me Torro is going at least 15 and not 10/13 internet is telling me.Torro still has dreams but that worries me a little.He is very active in dreams.His breath is slow but constant.Somtimes it looks like he is eleptic.Should i worry?

[@jessicaramey3053]

Thank you for sharing. I am researching everything about this gorgeous breed so that in a couple of years, I can welcome home a puppy. You did an excellent job of educating me. I love everything about the Rhodesian Ridgeback!

[@joycebillings4591]

Great dogumentary. A year and half ago we adopted a 7yr old RR/Lab male. He is solid light reddish brown color. His ridge only shows when excited or on alert. His only bad habit is whinning, and excessive barking when the door bell rings. Other than that he responds to the usual sit, stay, shake, come, back, off commands. So far he and the cat get along...the cat keeps him at bay. He is a good boy and we love our big lap fur baby.

[@seanmorgan9450]

Sound like the perfect dog for an active entrepreneurial family that had lots of love to give! Perfect fit. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@jadedchick.4352]

I’m like… “I love the “line” on his back. Dork… hence the name. I fell in love. 🥰 I have lived with multiple German Shepherds. I love the look and temperament. Guard dog, with a chill look.

[@Khyla_2024]

We’re loving your videos as we prepare to add 2 new pups to our household. We have 1 RR already, and a mixed breed as well. And we look forward to the shift from indoors to outdoors with our child (12) and away from screens.

[@DogumentaryTV]

That is awesome!

[@logic9436]

Perfect description of a Ridgeback :) Nala is 2 years now and it's a blast. We have her in the office and most of the time it's np at all, all co-workers love her. She's extremely cosy and the only negative is that I let her sleep in the bed (kingsize) and I'm single, but yeat she woke me up at night, standing ontop of me and want to get under the cover :D Took a long time to get her to used to being a lone for an hour or so(gladly I got a house) while training or such. SO if you live in an apartment, prepare the neighbours :)

[@calebhopkins6345]

I’ve had a Ridgeback/Boxer mix for the last 15 years. We just had to put her down. She was the best dog ever!

[@1emonsqu33zy]

one of my two Ridgebacks is aggressive towards everyone except maybe 4-5 people. but both of them are the most loving, playful dogs. and just so beautiful

[@farmwife7944]

As far as being good family dogs, they are big and wifi knock down little kids. Our dog is a ridgeback mastiff mix rescued by a group after he had been retuned to the shelter 3 times . He was never abused and everybody loved him but they simply did not understand how to handle a large dog. We got him at age 3 and immediately bonded. We have a farm and lots of acreage. The little grandchildren had to get used to him as his size and friendliness scared them. It took about a year for the kids to totally feel comfortable with him and now they play with him. He does protect us from strangers as he has the deep mastiff bark and at 130 lbs he presents as a dog that requires caution. He and the UPS drivers love each other, they understand his love is easily bought with dog biscuits. Our other dog us a Brittany Spaniel, also a hunting breed but scent driven and also given up as she would bump into little kids and knock them over. They enjoy each other , they both learned to stay clear of the donkey and when we hear coyotes we keep them inside until the donkey gets rid of them. Both dogs are perfect for us but folks should do their homework before taking on these larger breeds.

[@jasmined2306]

I have a beautiful Ridgeback cross Whippet. He is the most loyal dog ever. I have to admit, he is a little on the “not so smart” side but very smart in his own ways. Love him to the moon and back💓

[@southernafricanboy4148]

🇿🇼🇿🇼 Zimbabwe's native dog The first and original Ridgeback club in the world HQ in Zimbabwe celebrated 100 years last year. Look for it on KZbin This is the most common breed of dog in Zimbabwe and every village no matter how remote will have these dogs used for hunting and security🐶🐾🐕Easily the most common name for a family dog the Ridgeback type in Zimbabwe is always Shumba😂😂 Shumba means lion 🦁 in the Zimbabwean vernacular. Similar to Simba in Swahili

[@grraceavb2718]

Love ridgebacks will always have them. ‘Stubborn’ is definitely a good description of them!

[@THE1REALJP]

We have a brother and sister pair of 120 lb Ridgebacks mixed with a bit of Doberman and Boxer, they are not only geniuses, they are total powerhouses, extremely protective of their family (pack) and property almost to a fault, you couldn't ask for a more loving and loyal companion but as far as being a neighborhood friendly type dog, not so much, if you're not family, you are not welcome and we never taught them to be that way, it's just the way they are, they would die for my wife and I without a second thought about it so we have had to be careful and educate every guest we have had to not go into the house without one of us with them because it would be a very bad idea, if we let you in, you are good, go in by yourself though and you might not make it back out in one piece.

[@oliverdayman1490]

Have been looking for a video on the Ridgeback for so long! Thank you!

[@albertorendorff6040]

Oliver Dayman

[@shannonlamont]

Best Rhodesian Ridgeback information video on youtube, I have a four year old female and remember scouring youtube for info 5 years ago. This is exactly what a ridgeback is like,

[@obettejimmerlynsarona3058]

My dog is a ridge back too. Indeed they're sweet and friendly. The kittens love him too

[@daf62757]

Owning a Ridgeback is like owning a Tasmanian Devil. They can be so cute and funny and then they go into their whirlwind where they have to burn energy like a nuclear reactor running an electric generator.

[@startrick7390]

David Franklin SO 👏🏻 FUCKING 👏🏻 TRUEEE 👏🏻 never related more to a KZbin comment in my life! Haha 😂👍🏻

[@Tubby3307]

I live in Tassie and have owned a Ridgie and i completely agree lol

[@Shatamx]

I have a half Ridgeback/Dane. He shares a lot of traits with this video. He loves other dogs(including our 2 year old lab). He's a big ole couch potato. Loves snuggles. Oh and he is a FAST animal. His favorite thing to do with our Lab is run around the back yard. He slows at first so she's on his tail then he bolts. It catches you off guard how fast they are. 8:40. Haha mine LOVES the outdoors. He just hangs out in the sun for hours. Besides sleeping on our couches. His favorite thing is finding a sunny spot and lay down.

[@bernadine6695]

I have a ridgeback rottweiler mix, but she has a lot more ridgeback in her than rottweiler. She is 4/5 months old and almost as big as our beagle and she is a good watch dog already

[@robr4596]

Awesome! Thank you for posting! The best dog I ever had was a Rhodesian/Dalmatian cross. His name was "Ridge". Very loving, and very protective.

[@melindamercier6811]

Been waiting for this one, thank you for doing this!!! And boy do I thoroughly enjoy hearing from breeders and breed owners. 😍❤️

[@calken546]

Mom got a puppy from the pound for $6.37. My Aunt named him Skipper he was a mix race he had a lot of Ridgeback in him. Best watch dog ever. Kept my Dad's high school buddy from getting neat his own baby daughter. 1966- June 7, 1980

[@holly7869]

Grateful to have been blessed with a Ridgeback in my life. His name was "Hoss" and he was my best friend.

[@e46matt7]

We had a Rhodesian - died of cancer last year. She was loyal, lazy, and basically just sat around the house all day. She still was a great dog.

[@anashegaseller7546]

It was actually breeded by the Shona people in what is now called Zimbabwe what was then called Northern Rhodesia not in South Africa.

[@tawanachikwanda]

Anashe Gaseller 🙏 thank you, I hate how people make that mistake

[@enragedares5992]

Do some actual research, this dog was not bred by the shona or the ndebele for that matter. The dogs which were brought into Zimbabwe (then rhodesia) were not native to the country, the truth is that no one really knows the origin of the ridgeback. It was bred with Zimbabwean dogs though, which is why as a breed it has only recently been allowed to join the list as a pure bred because previously it was considered a mutt.

[@nqobizithancube9644]

pliz stop lying.this dog was actually bred in Bulawayo and by then there were no shona people there

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

Great video and very informative. I have a boxer ridgeback mix and he's a great companion. He's much like you have described your ridgeback. I would love to get a pure bread but i have no no luck finding a breeder and when you do they want a small fortune for them . You did a great job on showing what great animals they are .thank you.

[@malindasmith3496]

I have 2 ridgy girls and this is crazy accurate! I've had other dogs before that I was close to but the bond with these 2 is intense.

[@Mutrino]

We have two Ridgebacks. Absolutely amazing dogs.

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

OMG!!!! I run the 8 mile loop around Mission Bay a ton and then the 4 mile loop around Fiesta Island a lot. I always see the dogs in the dog park. I am thinking about getting a Ridgeback.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Great dogs. My uncle owned a garage, he’d be working on a car and that dog would crawl under the car with him.

[@alexthorpe7550]

You are awesome dude, been waiting for this video for a very long time. Thanks for your time on this.

[@kurtweggler4880]

Thanks for the interview Tayler!

[@alduindovah656]

Perfecto. I've been really looking forward for this breeds vid. Thx a lot Dtv :D

[@erinmontgomery5842]

Thank you for your video, i put down my 13 year old Joplin, lab/ vizsula mix not ling ago. I was thinking about bringingna a ridgeback into my life. This video shows me ahe wilk totally fit into my lifestyle. Thanks again

[@dfarmer4201]

Another very good breed episode 👍

[@rmnvaden3178]

My Rhodesian Ridgeback loves to go on walks and curl up on a couch or the bed with me.

[@Carleybb]

I’ve had two Rhodesian ridgebacks and my current is baby.... He is one of the best dogs I have ever had

[@kathleenvincent7943]

I have a 5 month old puppy that I bought from Craigslist when she was 6 weeks old. Was told she was lab and aussie. Now I fully suspect ridgeback and aussie. She has always chewed a lot and a bit snappy at times (wants to be the boss) and she looks like a ridgeback/same coloring exactly. Amber eyes and nose. She doesn't have a ridge that is obvious but it is darker along her topline and her hair goes straight up on her back everytime she is excited or worried. She hops like a rabbit and can outrun any dog at the dog park. She is super strong at only 40 pounds and always go for the heavier toys and sticks and can fetch a large 10 pound dog ball with pride up the hills. Incredible jumper. Already catches frisbee in the air. Very protective, loving and smarter than any dog I've owned so far. I will get her DNA tested. She looks like a ridgeback. I often thought she had Great Dane or Greyhound or Bloodhound and now I'm finding out those breeds are part of the ridgeback makeup. Loving this dog.

[@rowdyg702]

Just rescue a dog, I did he is half ridgeback but he is just wonderful. Go to your local shelter people.

[@gspuag]

Mine from the start was extremely destructive...yet hes a great dog, my garden suffers from it lol

[@cecart]

Mine too. She was a rescue and we got her at 5.5 months old. Trained her from the beginning but the separation anxiety was INTENSE and our house suffered because of it. She is exercised and socialised every day (rain, hail or shine) and her destructive behaviour has ceased quite a lot however she still acts up every now and then for attention. She's still an absolutely beautiful dog and I'm so proud of her and proud to be her human :)

[@yukeshvs9856]

They have more energy cycle with them for hours and they will stay calm

[@startrick7390]

cec acevedo So true!

[@marksbigboy3674]

Beautiful Ridgeback girl! I wasnt aware that they could be a RB and still not have the ridge. My big boy Rex most definitely is a full bread RIdgeBack yet does not have a pronounce ridge. Its only when he is super stimulated that he has the back structure and bair that makes the ridge.

[@ugurdonmez6441]

That dog is being taken care of better than I take care of myself lol

[@terrancetisdale4699]

Hey buddy, love the videos. I was wonder if you could do a "5 things to know" about the rhodesian and ridgeback?

[@josieanaimeldachanchui544]

I have a ridgeback and I’ve realised that when I exercise my dog, I exercise too lol it’s hard work to be honest but there such loyal dogs

[@gmcenroe]

Sounds like a great owner and dog. I really like this breed as well.

[@ChrisSmith-yj8kq]

Been waiting for this one Zeke , a fantastic breed that's just starting to become more mainstream here in the UK. Thanks a lot mate - fantastic video as always. A great early xmas present - All the best to you and your family over the holidays.:-)

[@whateverwithjonfrench]

We are finaly getting our Rhodesian next month! I have talked with my wife about getting one for 13 of our 15 years of marriage and now have 3 kids.lol

[@robertnewman668]

Brilliant, I have a Ridgeback they are fantastic, enjoyed your video tremendously

[@leonledergerber6142]

I propably am going to get a rodesian ridgeback, what an amazing breed, thank you for doing your documentaries, the most important thing is to choose a dog race that fits your lifestyle.

[@OPHIOHANNAH]

I have a beautiful male Ridgeback named Logan, who, at 110 lbs, is on the larger end of the scale for the breed. He's a great companion and is with me nearly every minute of the day. I brought him home the same week that I retired and if I go on vacation it's a road trip to somewhere dog friendly. For many years I was most interested in the German working breeds and have had both the German Shepherd and the Doberman and still admire both those breeds very much. But I'm not a "one breed only" kind of guy and I admire many breeds. I love Golden Retrievers and consider them the perfect family dog. I was attracted to Ridgebacks for many years and finally decided to get one. No regrets at all. Logan is a magnificent dog but I would not recommend them for first time dog owners. They can be very stubborn and are not the easiest breed to train, although they are very smart. If socialized well they should get along with other dogs, as they are hounds and therefore pack animals whose breeding originally called for dogs that would work in concert with other dogs. Logan remains an unneutered male but can get along well with other males both neutered and unneutered; however, he will not put up with overt aggression from another dog, especially another male, and he is exceptionally powerful, so I monitor him well at dog parks when other dogs are present. An aggressive chocolate Lab lunged at him a few weeks ago and he clamped his jaws onto its head like a Pit Bull and wouldn't let go until I splashed some coffee on him. He is tolerant but once he gets angry he is a force to be reckoned with. Most of the time he's my huge cuddly pup who likes to sleep on the sofa and get his tummy rubbed. These dogs are natural watch dogs and guardians but without having the hair-trigger response of some other breeds [think Rottweiler or GSD here] and were partially bred originally to serve as guardians on Rhodesian and South African farms. For someone with the time to put into them and the experience of prior large dog ownership, I highly recommend the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

[@breathlesshaste]

Was lucky enough to find a ridgeless Ridgeback at the shelter where I worked. He just looked like a red puppy then, so I didn't know what he was until he got a little older. He's the BEST dog. Very loyal to the family, but he's a bit wary when strangers come over. He barks a LOT when he's outdoors, and he loves to run, even though he's an old man now (11.5yrs). He's still so incredibly fast, too! He has a VERY strong prey drive, and will chase squirrels, birds, and the occasional cat, if they come into our fenced yard while he's outside. Now, what she said about not shedding... HAHAHA! Yes, they do shed.

[@1baby]

Jenn J How are they indoors or just in the garden? Are they fine with kids and other dogs if socialised with them from a young age? I’m planning to get one and he’ll probably get 1-3 hours of medium-high intensity exercise every day. Otherwise he will be in the house or in the yard.

[@neverdullday7432]

Maybe a German Shorthaired Pointer in the future??? Tbh anything you do is awesome man I'd watch whatever you do lol

[@TordNilsen]

Very good description of a ridgeback. It's everything I would say about my ridgeback Ailo, or Dame Fortuna Ailo as he s called.

[@rmnvaden3178]

I own a Rhodesian Ridgeback and she loves it when I spend time with my and she hates it when I leave for school or anywhere I go.

[@monkeybeak2056]

I had a Ridgy girl for 14 years. She was the BEST! Sweet, smart, athletic, beautiful, cuddly... it was so hard to lose her. I would ❤️ to get another one.

[@lostresam]

Too many breeders kill the puppys which are born without the ridge...Awful 😢

[@reynaplank6960]

What awful breeders do this? I've never heard of such a thing. Have you seen this being done? They should be reported or banned from breeding.

[@Janeway1269]

In modern western countries this practice has dramatically lessened, to the point where other breeders talk about such people as being unethical, and sending them running for the hills. I have no doubt however that despite this, a few still do it in secrecy, and that it's done in other countries. I met a breeder of Belgian sheepdogs ( groenendael) once that openly said he culled, meaning killed, any dogs with even a trace of white, and hell, the standard ALLOWS a little bit on the chest. Some people just care more about the ribbons than the dogs.

[@animalobsessed1]

Janeway1269 I believe the word "culling" can be used to simply mean "remove from the gene pool". It doesn't necessarily mean kill (anymore - in the past it definitely did). I cannot fathom why anyone would want to kill a purebred puppy, since they can be sold for quite a decent sum of money. (Unless it's a pitbull or Chihuahua, since people can get those without paying a breeder's prices.)

[@lostresam]

I suggest you to watch BBC pedigree dogs EXPOSED part 1 & 2,it speaks also about Ridgebacks and the breeders madness. At glance, the dogs without the ridge are generally more healthy.

[@animalobsessed1]

I've watched it. It exaggerates and generalizes way too much, leaves out information, and most importantly, is old enough that a lot of things have changed since it was filmed (quite a few of those changes were prompted by this movie). At the time I watched it, I actually believed everything they said, but I have become more educated since then. The "documentary" chose to focus on the black sheep of the dog fancy, and made this minority seem like the majority.

[@Cewdipie]

My Rhodesian will literally drag me along with her like it’s nothing if she gets distracted on our walks she’s so strong but extremely loyal she will come running back to me as soon and she’s back in focus

[@janewinkles8859]

They are the best, I've had Raffles for 12yrs this coming March he's slowed down, still full of fun loves his walks and like you he comes to work with me and loves cuddles

[@jamesriccelli6919]

Great breed we are on our second 1st a male and currently a female. Be prepared for a very strong willed dog. They like to be on furniture and we set rules against this which has been very difficult to enforce despite being consistent with rules. Ridge backs tend to do what they think is best for their comfort not yours even when you have given them a nice dog bed. They will wander off so definitely need to be attended to at all times outdoors. They get along well with other dogs not the least bit aggressive. They are happy with one good exercise session daily and normal bathroom breaks. One problem we've had is that if off leash they will eat poop of dogs, deer, horses any animal which has driven us crazy to the point that I use a muzzle when off leash as nothing is worse than a dog barfing up horse manure.....gross! Overall there is no other dog breed I would choose as they are beautiful protective powerful independent thinkers.

[@semper7717]

I agree. This is the best dog channel. Very informative.

[@victorngulube4470]

i have mine here in Zimbabwe,its native origin,this is one fabulous and intelligent dog!

[@africagonzalez58]

I want a ridgeback 😭, I used to have a ridge/lab mix and she was the best I loved the way she hugged me I miss her so much. RIP My Kamila 🤍

[@towtruccreese9522]

finally he made this video ive been waiting on this one. hope he does one on st. Bernard's and other larger breeds

[@floydyoung7329]

My one and only ridgeback was very loving, loyal, athletic and extremely protective. If someone tried to steal him the human would have lost.

[@markt9263]

I have a 2 1/2 year old female and a 1 year old male. My male is a little destructive but he has a lot of energy that keeps the female, Andre, more active. Andre has been fixed so she has a tendency to put on a little extra weight. The male, Dragon, is very active. They are great family dogs and they do stay inside with me. If strangers come to the house they will confront them. But, if I shake their hand the dogs befriend them. They do love kids and even have a sense of whether they are good or bad. They go with me almost everywhere. They stay in the truck and enjoy the attention of passerby’s.

[@mr.e0311]

3 things you need to know.. 1.This dog is smarter than your honor student. 2. This dog is not for rookie owners but it is the best one you can invite into your family. 3. When this dog dies you will be devastated for 9 months minimum.

[@TheZakkmylde]

Great video of puppy and owner. I’ve had many breeds but none as specials as the RR ☺️

[@neverdullday7432]

FINALLY THIS VIDEO!!! THANK YOU Z!