The first year of our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy dog Skye

This video follows the first year of Skye from a scared little pup being picked up at the airport after a 5 hour flight from Perth to a confident, boisterous Rhodesian Ridgeback.
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[@shayleem7621]

I had a Ridgeback & I miss him as he is now playing in heaven. These are the best dogs ever.

[@lifeofskye2480]

So sorry for your loss.

[@PaganPunk]

The Best Breed In The Whole World....Love & Luck From The Cook/Whitton Family And Our Boy Django ❤😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@lifeofskye2480]

thank you so much! Hi to Django back from Skye!

[@elenadejesus7489]

Just watched it again cause she's being me happiness her her own happiness. Heaven knows I need that right now

[@PaganPunk]

The Best breed in the world xx

[@lifeofskye2480]

Totally agree!

[@lifeofskye2480]

@kal Ke we can highly recommend ridgebacks: very loyal, low shedding and drooling, little barking except to alarm you of intruders. They have quite a strong personality though, so be prepared for lots of training.

[@ev3607]

Hi Skye, you are beautiful💚💙💛

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thank you E V!

[@YN-br3fv]

Baby Skye😻

[@lifeofskye2480]

I'm a big girl now!

[@terrymofmich]

We found a Rhodesian Ridgeback in the winter of 2009. We tried to find her family but couldn't so she became part of our family. She was an awesome dog. I miss her so much.

[@lifeofskye2480]

so sorry for your loss :(

[@terrymofmich]

@@lifeofskye2480 , thank you.

[@orioles1971]

I got my Ridgeback in 11/14/20 and I am raising him totally different. I knew that 14 pound 8 week old puppy was going to be a 85 plus pound dog so I never had him on furniture and never ever thought about him in my bed. When we play it’s on the floor or outside in the yard. Five to seven miles of walking everyday. Two days a week doggy daycare and the dog park at lease once a day. He has never torn up anything that was not one of his toys. The 2 words that others use to describe Bruno is handsome and sweet and he is a star at the park. He hates the water and will not go near our pool even when other dogs try to get him in the pool. If you have the time, energy and the physical strength to handle a very powerful dog a Ridgeback is the best. Getting him is the best decision I made for myself in a long time. It will be interesting when he turns into an adult at 18 months because everyday is different, just because he does something or like something today it’s guaranteed to change tomorrow.

[@lifeofskye2480]

Good to see another ridgeback getting to live his best life!

[@pidcoemw85]

How close to 85 is Bruno now? We got our Whistler at the end of last year too and he will be 1 on the 31st of this month. He’s definitely already on the larger side for what I expected for a RR and am curious if most have experienced the more typical 85-95 pound range?

[@orioles1971]

@@pidcoemw85 Before getting Bruno all I read was the RR were gluttons and you need to be careful because they will not stop eating. Well Bruno is just the opposite I have trouble getting him to eat! I buy the best commercial dog food and make him a lot of homemade food and still he will not eat even when I know he is hungry. Many days I am hand feeding him to get him to eat. Turns his nose up at first, will not take food from my hand. I drop food on the floor and he sniffs than finally eats it. Only than will he eat out of my hand. If I have a mixture of food he will push the food he doesn’t want to eat away and eat what he wants. Slowly he starts to eat everything in his bowl out of my hand. When I get down to about a third left he finally starts to eat out of the bowl. So today he is still right at 85 pounds. While he has not gotten any bigger in the last 2 months he has gotten a lot stronger. This morning he has homemade chicken breast with added great fats and rice and will not eat. A strange ridgeback indeed. Still he is the best.

[@hannahmerrett1995]

@@orioles1971 our RR is a picky eater too. 😬 I have been giving him a 100gm sachet with 1/3 of a 700gm Optum can, mixed with good quality dry food. He loves it. Sometimes he gets leftover cooked chicken which I mix in and it's gone in seconds. if I don't mix a few flavours together he is uninterested. Really picky. But worth it. He's a beautiful boy

[@michaeljjj5367]

RRs...best..most loyal companions!!! I hope she is well and you spoil her each and every day!!

[@joelhildinger5180]

Best breed ever!!!! Love my Ridgeback Ginger she looks like Sky's twin. 😃

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks! Ginger is a great name for a ridgy!

[@pidcoemw85]

Beautiful. Had me smiling more than a few times! Our Rhodi will be 1 at the end of this month and I 100% sympathize with how fast they grow! Great job filming the adventures ❤️

[@lifeofskye2480]

thank you for your nice comment, Cycle Path!

[@SunnyMoon-v5s]

There so adorable looks like my friend dog called jack and he had his own shead in the garden love going to the park ❤❤❤

[@Natalie-tv9ft]

Cutie❤️❤️❤️

[@lifeofskye2480]

thank you, Natalie!

[@davidwilliamson4530]

Hello, had one from eight weeks old. First year total goof ball of a dog. Control your heart is what these dogs do. Best breed ever, what else needs to be said.

[@adangond]

Love it!!!!!!

[@lifeofskye2480]

thanks Angela!

[@andrewpottinger8567]

We have our second RR. THE MOST beautiful dogs i know. Jala has long hair and such a cool dog. Just must train them to start then they are the most loyal dogs one can have. Have fun)))

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks Andrew! Definitely with you on the training :)

[@sacpac8480]

I lost my Rhodesian x Rottweiler last week after 10 blessed years. Treasure every moment with this beautiful little companion, such a good looking dog.

[@lifeofskye2480]

Sorry to hear about your loss :(

[@FREEYSLTHUGGER]

She’s so beautiful 😍

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@elenadejesus7489]

How beautiful and awesome! So happy she has such a wonderful environment to explore in and that she's able to exercise and be happy in. Just subscribed cause I love watching her run, play, explore, be be happy in her environment

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks Elena!!!

[@bhoogewerf2823]

Adorable and with boundless energy.

[@lifeofskye2480]

summed up perfectly!

[@jessicaellina3878]

Beautiful breed of dog... Skye is squishy gorgeous! 😘🙂

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks, Jessica. She really is Georgie’s. We especially like her little Mohawk ridge on her head

[@renataduartegarcia9746]

Hello! I'm from Brazil and I also have an RR. Me and my family , we are in love with this breed. Ours also arrived like yours ,by plane. We live in the State of São Paulo and he came from another State. When I saw your vídeo , I remembered our emotion , when meeting him for the first time. His name is IRON and he is now two years old. It's love of our life! We are getting ready tô have one more. It's the best breed in the world! Post more vídeos to follow Skye. He is very beautiful! I hope everyone out there is doing well ! Big Kiss for you !

[@lifeofskye2480]

thank you for your kind message! We will definitely consider posting more of Skye in the future. Big hug to Iron!

[@clapwarrir3163]

Such a happy dog

[@lifeofskye2480]

Yes, she’s still very much a puppy!

[@clapwarrir3163]

@@lifeofskye2480 I have one too she’s 6

[@lifeofskye2480]

@@clapwarrir3163 so lucky 💕

[@petrakonig5591]

It’s so cute 🥰, I remember of my Ridgeback, now he is eight years old.

[@lifeofskye2480]

Skye is 18 months now. Hopefully, she’ll get at least as old as yours

[@prefersoxygen9373]

Beautiful dog. I've had this breed for 40 years now, currently have 5, and they are magical. Is Skye taking control of the couch yet? 😂😂😂 Enjoy!

[@lifeofskye2480]

She took control of the couch and the bed!

[@prefersoxygen9373]

@@lifeofskye2480 hahaha, you're raising her right!

[@robertlennihan3113]

😊 love these dogs.

[@fatkiefbowls]

i know theres tons of wonderful breeds out there but I dont think ill ever have anything other than this one. mine is 3 now and he's just so awesome. they do need a good leader and like all dogs, they at least need basic training. I taught mine 7 basic commands and he's 100% instantly compliant inside. outside off leash... its like 50/50 under distractions, but thats mainly my fault for not working him under those conditions, it was also hard because when he was ready to be conditioned under distractions I could barely find any during the peak of covid. I absolutely love how I can lay around and do nothing all day and he's just right next to me perfectly content, or we can go run 7 miles and he's just as content. For a dog that seems to have endless stamina it blows my mind that he's totally fine not doing anything at all.

[@alimadogtrainingandwriting123]

Love how you you approached her after her flight...quiet, slow and calm...just lovely.

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thank you!

[@Janeway1269]

She's gorgeous and you picked perfect music!!!

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks, janeway!!

[@adamblack9574]

We are days away from the same journey. Loved watching this.

[@lifeofskye2480]

Enjoy the rollercoaster ride!

[@tinadavis8534]

2 weeks away for me😍

[@dicasdicas-bysolange.proje4423]

my Rhodesian almost 10 year old, died with cancer in Jun/21. I miss him so much. and beautiful video of him made me cry. Solange. Brazil

[@lifeofskye2480]

We're so sorry for your loss. They really are part of the family :(

[@dicasdicas-bysolange.proje4423]

@@lifeofskye2480 thnks. 😭

[@dawnv9050]

Love this, especially the name! I have 2 Ridgebacks one named Islay, I wanted a Ridgeback and my husband got to name her after the Island of his favorite scotch...we planned to get another RR and call her Skye, but then one of Islay's sisters was returned to the breeder and needed a new home so we took her happily, her name is Delta. Thet are the most amazing dogs! Not a breed for everyone though. Loved this!

[@lifeofskye2480]

good idea to name them after scottish islands!

[@elenadejesus7489]

You are amazing puppy parents!

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks Elena. She’s definitely a spoilt little fur baby

[@RHP-pw8xt]

Superb! My RR sadly passed away a couple of years ago after the best 13 years imaginable.

[@lifeofskye2480]

Sorry to hear about your loss :(

[@isuriudeshani9036]

So Cute ❤️

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thank you, isuri!

[@jeffreymiichael1603]

What a lovely breed of dog. Sky looks fantastic reminds me in characteristics is it similar to a boxer ? Very playful with a bit of mischief thrown in but always loyal to the end.

[@lifeofskye2480]

Yes! Same colour as well

[@vickichartier1939]

You’re Skye looks like my Bella. We just got a puppy Bear who looks like her too. They are so awesome.

[@lifeofskye2480]

They’re so cute when they’re young. Make sure to take lots of photos and videos!

[@vickichartier1939]

@@lifeofskye2480 they are adorable. That’s what makes it worth it. Working on his potty training and I’m struggling. He’s 12 weeks old.

[@timjohnun4297]

Beautiful girl, beautiful breed. I have 2 of them, 1 will be 8 next month, 1 will be 1 next week :)

[@lifeofskye2480]

Yeah, we might get a second one as well at some point

[@msell8107]

Awwwwwwww

[@barcaastenata]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@railfan8895]

Conveniently left out all the times he peed and shit in the house, right after coming in from a potty trip. Left out all the chewing of everything in sight. Source: Have a 4 month old ridgeback puppy now.

[@lifeofskye2480]

The joys of puppy parenting!

[@kateb6748]

Doubt you’d remember but I met this gorgeous girl at the beach (Bayview I think?) a couple months ago... she was a sweetie and looks so much like my little ridgey troublemaker 😌 Was surprised to find Skye on yt! 💗

[@lifeofskye2480]

The world is too small! Hope to see you again soon once we get out of lockdown!

[@ALauth]

I would so love to have a ridgeback for a dog. Unfortunately, I am a beginner and have great respect for the enormous task that such a breed brings with it. I am willing to give everything and train him well. Do you think it is possible as a complete beginner? I am stubborn by the way. That is my plus.

[@lifeofskye2480]

For sure. You’ll need to get all the support you can though: get a good breeder, trainer etc. And read up on the breed and see if your lifestyle fits a ridgeback

[@HemantChauhan-up1gu]

I’ve had a baby Ridgeback for a week now. Jeff is 8 weeks old! And is never still ! Loves ( or hates) my ankles..

[@lifeofskye2480]

Definitely loves! Take plenty of pictures and videos! You won’t regret it. They grow up took fast.

[@mmililo]

What a beauty! She looks like pure joy! Im considering buying a RR but i have a Yorkie and im hoping they get along well. Your video reassures me that all breeds can be playful regardless of their size. Can you please tell me how many times a day do you walk Skye and for how long? Thanks in advance

[@lifeofskye2480]

She's mellowing out a lot now that's she's almost 3. Now we walk her 1-1.5h in the morning and optional half an hour in the evening.

[@fatkiefbowls]

you dont have to really worry about them "getting along" if you are the leader, you just need to learn to have control over your dogs. with any dog, if you leave them out in the open of your house while you are gone, you are taking a risk. I dont care what anyone tells you. My neighbor had a retired police german shepard and a yorkie. I witnessed them almost every day "playing" outside and it was outstanding how gentle the shepard was towards the yorkie. They lived together for about 5 years until one day my neighbor came home to find the yorkie torn in half, blood and guts everywhere. Dogs are not humans.

[@slfunnydogs6059]

We want another video from you

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks Himali

[@h0tp0tt99]

Oh Maskenzombies, armer Hund.

[@josefagallo2658]

Me hZen llorar

[@suzbass2602]

Skye is just gorgeous! My daughter found her video and we can’t help wondering if we have one of her her sisters.. We are in Perth and our ridgeback Lexi seems to be the same age as Skye and she looks so much like one of the puppies from her litter. It’s a long shot but I have to ask was she born on the 29th May 2020?

[@lifeofskye2480]

Oh that is 100% possible, Skye was born the same day in Perth! What a coincidence! Can’t wait to see a picture of Lexi 😍

[@suzbass2602]

That’s amazing! We were told one of her sibling was going to Sydney. Lexi regularly sees her older sister who is 3 and they have very similar characteristics. I’m not the best with KZbin but I’m hoping this link will show you to a photo of Lexi.. drive.google.com/file/d/1tH5H9ICYUOmzH3zyJv6RXqGQ_0Nod2a4/view?usp=sharing

[@lifeofskye2480]

@@suzbass2602 omg! They look so similar. They definitely are related!

[@sueclark2041]

My rodijion I can't spell it sos is called Skye!!!

[@lifeofskye2480]

Isn't it a great name? :)

[@T.McGarry]

I had a Rhodie with that little ridge on top of his head. He grew up into a 115 pound cruise missile, who could leap over a 6 foot fence. R.I.P. "Onion"....

[@josefagallo2658]

Mi pero meo envenenAdron

[@ArmouryTerrain]

Mine is a mix of ridgeback and American Staffie, so she is about 75% the size of a full ridgeback. Thank you very much for sharing Skye's first year. This is my Yuki kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2bTpa1mo5uhaJI

[@lifeofskye2480]

Yuki is beautiful as well!

[@sonnescheint5265]

In der wohnung kann das halsband weg

[@lifeofskye2480]

Hi Sonne Scheint, wie hatten das Halsband und die Leine an weil wir damit trainieren wollten. Beide sind nun aber seit Monaten in der Wohnung ab 👐🏻. Vielen lieben Dank für das Schreiben! Wir haben wirklich Freude daran mit anderen zu diskutieren und zu lernen.

[@Steve-tm8op]

total cruelty putting the dog in a crate for five hour flight your not dog lovers,i drove 500 miles and back to get my pharoah hound he sat next to me on the drive home constantly being reassured he was close to me ,

[@lifeofskye2480]

Thanks, Steve!

[@markothwriter]

He was only upset because he was hoping his adopted mom wouldn't be fat and lazy

[@dailydanae7181]

I also have one, she’s 3 months now

[@lifeofskye2480]

Congrats! You’ll be in for a ride!

[@8474Starscream]

Congrats! Our RR female Rio just turned 1 year old now 95lbs all muscle!

[@lifeofskye2480]

Fortunately Skye is only 65lbs!

[@8474Starscream]

@@lifeofskye2480 Our breeder has a unique look with her Ridgebacks. She has been breeding for 30 years the RR's are thick and have loose skin. That's the look we wanted. It's amazing how each breeder has unique features

[@memeguyTM]

@@8474Starscream they not meant to be so heavy at 1 year. They are hunting dogs that run for miles. Do you think being heavy helps their purpose? Also they don't have loose skin. Breeders that ruin the breed are unethical. This is the breed from where I live and they have a purpose. My boy comes from the Glenaholm line which is the world's oldest line of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. This is the standard that ethical breeders follow.

[@8474Starscream]

@@memeguyTM I live in the High Sierra Nevada Desert 🏜 next to BLM land ( mountains ) Rio hikes every day minus on Blizzard Days. It's called being a big female with lots of muscle. We feed her Fromm twice a day with minimal snacks. Some dogs yes including females can be bigger than normal. Her Father Zulu was straight from South Africa and same with Rafiki the Mom both beautiful Rhodesian Ridgebacks. 😍 My wife and I liked the look and knew more than likely due to the parents the puppies would be probably larger than most. All the testing was completed and checked out with papers but most of all we love our Rio.

[@timjohnun4297]

You do realise that some RR's are bigger than others? My 7 yo is 50 kg's (110 "Freedom units", and actually underweight for his height