African Lion Hound
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see Rhodesian ridgeback.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback - sometimes called the African lion hound, breed of large, muscular hound developed in South Africa in the 16th and 17th cent.
African Lion Hound
Body Type:
A large, clean lined hunting hound
Height: 24-27 inches (at shoulder)
Weight: 65-85 pounds
Drop ears are not altered
Long tapering tail is not altered ...
AKAAfrican Lion Hound
SizeLarge
Easy to trainMedium
GroomingLow
SheddingLow/Medium
Exercise neededDaily walks and runs
Energy levelMedium
ProtectionHigh, guard dog ...
Other Names: African Lion Hound, African Lion Dog, Rhodesian Lion Dog (previously)
Type: Sighthound and Pariah
Height: 24 - 27 inches.
Weight: 65 - 85 lbs.
Also known as the African lion hound, Rhodesian ridgebacks are set apart from other breeds by a strip of fur that grows backwards along the spine. These dogs were bred for hunting, and were originally used to hunt large game such as lions.
Also known as the African lion hound
Used in packs, they are very effective lion trackers
Excellent jogging companion
Distinctive reverse-hair coat marking comes from the Khoikhoi breed ...
(Ridgeback, Lion Dog, African Lion Hound) The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a well-balanced dog with an overall appearance that denotes strength, agility, and athleticism. Adults of this breed are handsome, upstanding, and dignified.
It is also known as the African Lion Hound.
The peculiarity of the Ridgeback breed is the ridge of hair which grows forward on his back.
The Ridgeback is also known as the African Lion Hound, as it was used for hunting lions in the 1870s.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback dog breed, also known as the African Lion Hound, was originally bred in South Africa during the early 1800s to function as both a Sight and Scenthound.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback, once known as the African Lion Hound, was developed in South Africa by Boer farmers.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are also known as South African Lion Hounds, though they didn't KILL lions -- no dog can. Instead, multiple Ridgebacks would corner and harass the lion until the hunter got close enough to shoot.
The hunter! (other names: African Lion Hound, Lion Dog)
origin:
Southern Africa ...
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Also known as the "African Lion Hound" or "African Lion Dog" (Simba Inja in Ndebele, Shumba Imbwa in Shona) because of their ability to harass a lion and keep it at bay while awaiting their master to make the kill.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, muscular hunting dog. Originally bred by European Boers for lion-hunting, protection, and companionship, it is also known as the African Lion Hound.
Physical Characteristics ...
Avg Size of Female: Height: 24-26 inches, Weight: 70 pounds
Original Function: large game (including lion) hunting, guardian
Primary Current Function: lure coursing
Other Name: African lion hound
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The dog's job was to flush the lions into the open for easier hunting. The dogs were also supposed to protect their masters from the wounded or otherwise angry jungle kings. They are also known as African Lion Hounds.
South African hunters discovered that the Ridgeback, used in packs, was very effective against lions, hence the breed's other name, the African Lion Hound. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is well adapted to the harsh African environment.
During the 1870s, a contingent of these dogs was brought to Rhodesia to hunt lions, and their great success in this task earned them the name African Lion Hound and causede them to forever be associated with Rhodesia.
 See also: Ridgeback, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Wheaten, Mastiff, Hip Dysplasia
  
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