| Colors: light or red wheaten, wheaten yellow, fox-red, white on chest |
| Physical Traits: muscular, strong, ridge of hair growing in opposite direction running down spine |
| Hair Type: short, dense, sleek, glossy |
| Nicknames: Ridgeback, Lion Dog, African Lion Hound |
| Bred For: retrieve, track, hunt game, protection and keep large animals at bay |
| Personality / Temperament: tidy, loyal, affectionate, intelligent, reserved with strangers, obstinate, strong-willed |
| Origination: European settlers in South Africa |
| Maintenance / Special Needs: low, exercise, space, lots of food, one-on one companion, not good with other pets, patience to train |
| Identifying Traits: ridge down spine where hair grows backward |
| Ideal For: companionship, guarding, watchdog, country or city life (with plenty of exercise), security, country life |
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