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How are Rhodesian Ridgebacks?

CircusOfTheDogs

CircusOfTheDogs

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I’ve been looking into picking up my first male. Once he’s older, I’d love to let him have fun and breed anyone interested. I really love the Rhodesian Ridgeback. So handsome and strong looking, yet not overly muscular and intimidating. Does anyone have experience with males? How are they both as a companion but also a lover?
 
CircusOfTheDogs said:
I’ve been looking into picking up my first male. Once he’s older, I’d love to let him have fun and breed anyone interested. I really love the Rhodesian Ridgeback. So handsome and strong looking, yet not overly muscular and intimidating. Does anyone have experience with males? How are they both as a companion but also a lover?
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Apologies for the late reply, I just saw this thread now. I have a ridgeback so I can answer some of your questions. Ridgebacks in general are very loyal and loving dogs, being bred to hunt lions the ones that weren't able to work as a team... well they probably got eaten by a lion. lol.
So they're good "pack" animals. That being said... they can be very stubborn if not trained. If you get one obedience training is going to be a must unless you're just naturally good at training dogs to behave.
They need a lot of exercise to stay healthy. At least 30 min a day, an hour is better. They are happy to be lapdogs around the house, but they need to be active as well. If you dont keep them active they will get destructive. They're kinda both extremes. Half the time they're happy to do nothing... the other half of the time they're GO! GO! GO!
As for Lovers, I only have a sample size of 1, so I dont know how accurate it will be for the breed in general, but he's an amazing lover. However, if you're looking for one that'll go easy on you, a Ridgeback is not what you're looking for. It is hard and violent during the act... but he's very lovable and cuddly after completely massacring me. lol
 
allyfitz said:
Apologies for the late reply, I just saw this thread now. I have a ridgeback so I can answer some of your questions. Ridgebacks in general are very loyal and loving dogs, being bred to hunt lions the ones that weren't able to work as a team... well they probably got eaten by a lion. lol.
So they're good "pack" animals. That being said... they can be very stubborn if not trained. If you get one obedience training is going to be a must unless you're just naturally good at training dogs to behave.
They need a lot of exercise to stay healthy. At least 30 min a day, an hour is better. They are happy to be lapdogs around the house, but they need to be active as well. If you dont keep them active they will get destructive. They're kinda both extremes. Half the time they're happy to do nothing... the other half of the time they're GO! GO! GO!
As for Lovers, I only have a sample size of 1, so I dont know how accurate it will be for the breed in general, but he's an amazing lover. However, if you're looking for one that'll go easy on you, a Ridgeback is not what you're looking for. It is hard and violent during the act... but he's very lovable and cuddly after completely massacring me. lol
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Thanks. Very good to hear. I’m not concerned about training. I think younger me, without the cash, would have arrogantly said it’s not needed no matter the breed. Older me, yep, I honestly it’s needed on almost all dogs to some degree. I’m male, so for me I want a strong faithful dog to take out with me when camping or fishing. Then as a lover, to other females who are interested in him (I’m not into male dogs), I want him to be a powerful lover that leaves our female partners in shock and awe. Haha. I know every dog is different, and you have just 1 mate so far, but did you ever feel like it was too much in the early days? I also don’t want to hurt or scare away people. Haha.
 
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