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15+ Historical Facts About Rhodesian Ridgebacks You Might Not Know

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#10 An interesting fact: despite the fact that the Rhodesian Ridgebacks have always been regarded as unsurpassed lion hunters, they never entered into a direct fight with the beast.

The task of the dog was to chase and detain the predator before the arrival of a person, but not in any way to attack him.

#11 In 1922, a group of seven people founded the Rhodesian Ridgeback (Lion Dog) Club. In the same year, the first breed standard was released, which, according to Barnes, was largely borrowed from the Dalmatian standards.

#12 After World War II, the first of a large number of Rhodesian Ridgebacks was brought to the United States by soldiers returning from regions of South Africa.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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