Care for a Rhodesian Ridgeback
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Feed your Ridgeback high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent, and crude fat no less than 20 percent. The fiber content should be 4 percent or less.
Brush and shampoo your Rhodesian Ridgeback only as needed. Because of their short coats, they need little grooming. They are medium shedders.
Check and trim toenails every two to three weeks.
Exercise your Ridgeback daily, if possible, although this breed is flexible and will adjust to your routine. Ridgebacks have a lot of stamina and make great companions for runners. They also love to swim.
Train your dog early on in obedience. Because of their size, Ridgebacks can injure themselves or others if not properly trained. They respond best to a gentle hand. You will need to be patient while training your Ridgeback, as these dogs tend to be stubborn.
Socialize a Ridgeback to be with cats, dogs and other pets from an early age. Male Ridgebacks tend to have problems with other dogs.
Make sure you have a fence that is more than 6 feet high around your property. Ridgebacks are very athletic and can jump fences.
Understand the health problems related to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. They are prone to hip dysplasia and dermoid sinus.
Be prepared to enjoy 10 to 12 years with your dog, as this is the average life expectancy of a Rhodesian Ridgeback.