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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
ORIGIN : Southern Africa.
Standard supplied by the Kennel Union of Southern
Africa and the Zimbabwe Kennel Club.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID STANDARD : 10.12.1996.
UTILIZATION : The Rhodesian Ridgeback is still used to hunt game in many parts of the world, but is especially prized as watchdog and family pet.
FCI-CLASSIFICATION : Group 6 Scenthounds and related breeds.
Section 3 Related breeds.
Without working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Rhodesian Ridgeback is presently the only registered breed indigenous to southern Africa. Its forbears can be traced to the Cape Colony of Southern Africa, where they crossed with the early pioneer’s dogs and the semidomesticated, ridged Hottentot hunting dogs. Hunting mainly in groups of two or three, the original function of the Rhodesian Ridgeback or Lion dog was to track game, especially lion, and, with great agility, keep it at bay until the arrival of the hunter. The original standard, which was drafted by F.R.Barnes, in Bulawayo, Rhodesia, in 1922, was based on that of the Dalmatian and was approved by the South African Kennel Union in 1926.
GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Rhodesian Ridgeback should represent a well balanced, strong, muscular, agile and active dog, symmetrical in outline, and capable of great endurance with a fair amount of speed. The emphasis is on agility, elegance and
soundness with no tendency towards massiveness. The peculiarity of the breed is the ridge on the back, which is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. The ridge is the escutcheon of the breed. The ridge must be clearly defined, symmetrical and tapering towards the haunch. It must start immediately behind the shoulders and continue to the hip (haunches) bones. The ridge must contain only
two crowns, identical and opposite each other. The lower edges of the crowns must not extend further down the ridge than one-third of its length. A good average width of the ridge is 5cm (2”).
BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Dignified, intelligent, aloof with strangers, but showing no aggression or shyness.
HEAD
CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Should be of a hair length (width of head between ears, distance from occiput to stop, stop to end of nose, should be equal), flat and broad between the ears; the head should be free from wrinkles when in repose.
Stop : The stop should be reasonably well defined and not in one straight line from the nose to the occipital bone.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose : The nose should be black or brown. A black nose should be accompanied by dark eyes, a brown nose by amber eyes.
Muzzle : The muzzle should be long, deep and powerful.
Lips : The lips should be clean, closely fitting the jaws.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws strong, with a perfect and complete scissor bite, i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. The teeth must be well developed, especially the canines or holders.
Cheeks : Cheeks should be clean.
Eyes : Should be moderately well apart, round, bright and sparkling, with intelligent expression, their colour harmonising with the colour of the coat.
Ears : Should be set rather high, of medium size, rather wide at base, and gradually tapering to a rounded point. They should be carried close to the head.
NECK : Should be fairly long, strong and free from throatiness.
BODY :
Back : Powerful.
Loins: Strong, muscular and slightly arched.
Chest : Should not be too wide, but very deep and capacious; the brisket should reach to the elbow. Forechest should be visible when viewed from the side. Ribs moderately well sprung, never rounded like barrel-hoops.
TAIL : Should be strong at the root and gradually tapering towards the end, free form coarseness. It should be of moderate length. It should not be attached too high nor too low, and should be carried with a slight curve upwards, never curled.
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS :
General appearance : The forelegs should be perfectly straight, strong and well boned, with the elbows close to the body. When viewed from the side, the forelegs should be wider than viewed from the front.
Shoulders : The shoulders should be sloping, clean and muscular.
Pastern : Should be strong with light spring.
HINDQUARTERS :
General appearance : In the hind legs the muscles should be clean and well defined.
Stifle : Good turn of stifle.
Hock : Strong, well let down.
FEET : The feet should be compact and round, with well arched toes and tough, elastic pads, protected by hair between the toes and pads.
GAIT / MOVEMENT : Straight forward, free and active.
COAT
HAIR : Should be short and dense, sleek and glossy in appearance, but neither woolly nor silky.
COLOUR : Light wheaten to red wheaten. A little white on the chest and toes is permissible, but excessive white hairs here, on belly, or above toes is undesirable. A dark muzzle and ears permissible.
Excessive black hairs throughout the coat are highly undesirable.
SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height at withers : Dogs : 63-69 cm (25” -27”).
Bitches : 61-66 cm (24” -26”).
Weight : Dogs : 36,5 kg (80 lbs).
Bitches : 32 kg (70 lbs).
FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:
• Aggressive or overly shy dogs.
• Any dog clearly showing physical of behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
N.B.:
• Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding.
Hello!
Welcome to my page dedicated to the Rhodesian Ridgeback! My name is Hanna, and my foundation ridgeback’s name is Podarok iz Afriki Oriel Valeri.
I will tell you a little history …
When a very long time ago, when I was a little child, my parents went on a business trip to Denmark, Copenhagen, and took me with them. I do not remember well the whole trip, but there was one very important thing which I remember very clearly. I remember what changed my life – it was a Rhodesian Ridgeback!!
We went to my parents’ friends. Out of the car I could see two very beautiful dogs, running around. I did not know here exactly we were going, but when I realized we were going to the house where the dogs were from, I was very happy. And here we are near the hallowed home! but we were forbidden to leave the car without the owner of the dog! We had to wait for the master of these dark-brown dogs. And then he finally left home and headed towards our car! I was going to get out, but was stopped again. All this time these dogs with strange manes on their backs were circling around the car. No, they were not barking, just circling around us … and then the owner finally came to us. What happened later, seemed an outstanding example of training to me. The owner has asked my mom to leave the car, and then he turned to the dogs, who stood beside him, – “this is Luda,” he told them. He repeated that several times until the dogs turned away, losing interest to Luda. Same thing happened with my father. “This is Sasha”,- he told to the dogs. After hearing that, they moved away from my father. The rite was repeated in the same way for me. I was shocked by the intelligence of these beautiful creatures. However, I was not allowed to play with them as it was autumn, and the rain was falling. Annoyed, I went into the house ….
Next day I was walking across the area with my mom and the dogs’ owner. The dogs were called a long name which was too complex for me then – Rhodesian Ridgeback. While walking, we somehow missed the moment when my dad disappeared. It was very easy to get lost at that estate, as there was a forest, stables with a riding field and a pier. So, we lost my dad! My mother started to worry, but the owner of the beautiful dogs with a complicated name calmed her down, saying that these dogs will find him and bring back. Of course we did not quite believe him. But what was our surprise when after the words “Bring me Sasha” the crested dog ran away somewhere! Still, it was not easy to believe the dogs would find him, and certainly we did not hope the dogs would bring my father back to us! Well, it really seemed very difficult for the dogs, even for such beautiful and graceful ones as these. It took about 15-20 minutes, and then we just stopped in surprise and amazement! Out of the forest was the father, who was accompanied by a dog. Ahead of him, the bitch was running, now and then stopping and checking if he were coming! And after the dad the male dog was running, occasionally nudging him with the nose, when he was too slow.
“They brought him! They are the smartest dog in the world!” I yelled immediately after spotting them. When my father came, I asked him how the dog forced him to go after them? What did they do? How they showed him what they want? Here’s what he said – “When the dogs ran up to me, I was scared, because the dogs were large, and quite strange to me. But they were very friendly and worked as a team. The girl took me by the trouser leg and gently pulled forward, and the boy was gently pushing me from behind. And I realized that I should go after them. And so they brought me to you!”
I was amazed and charmed by them. That is was my first acquaintance with this beautiful breed!
And now, more than 10 years with the exciting meeting, I have my own piece of joy, fun, smiles and happiness! My Rhodesian Ridgeback girl came to me! She was born in Moscow, in a wonderful kennel “Podarok iz Afriki”. This baby just fascinated me! From the first second she knew that I was her mom! Baby was following my every step! It happens even now, when this beautiful baby is no longer a child but a grown-up, self-sufficient and very clever girl. We love her very much, and she answers us the same! And I have never regretted that I brought this red fortune home.
I went to this for a long time.
I thought for a very long time, chose a photo, made up my mind. In the end, having completely determined, I ordered it!
So!
My first LOGO !!!
And it is amazing, incredible, and carries tremendous emotions! It was made with great love from Snezka Kuralt! Thank you Snezka for this MEGA cool logo of my kennel!
I also want to say a few words of gratitude to my magical photographer! Olga Khazai without you it would never have happened !!! Thank you for your bright ideas! You are my star!!
Hello.
“Maanhaar Primo-Creatus” is home Kennel located in Finland, Pertunmaa city. Our small village is surrounded by fields, forests and lakes, therefore dogs have an opportunity to enjoy long walks in nature daily.
Our family are me – Hanna, my husband – Ville, and our little son – Mathias. On photo Mathias still very small and has size of watermelon ))
We are registered with FCI with a kennel name “Maanhaar Primo-Creatus” from 2010 year, but my foundation Rhodesian Ridgeback Podarok iz Afriki Oriel Valeri i get in 2009 year.
We are members of Rhodesian Ridgeback club of Finland and respect ethical breeding, ethical showing and our dogs are our family members.
My Goal “Breeding with love to the history of the breed.” Health, proper anatomy, breed temperament – the most important thing for us.
We, Maanhaar Primo-Creatus are a Rhodesian Ridgeback kennel with a strong and serious interest in show, aiming to breed Rhodesian Ridgeback that are not only perfect in appearance but also in character and temperament, breeding only occasionally and for our pleasure. We are not a business! We are not trying to get material benefits from our hobby, which is our great passion.
Our passion is to recapitulate and sustain the Rhodesian Ridgeback that has over the years inspired us to fall in love with our enchanting breed.
What do we pay attention to in our breeding? Of course, on health and the right type. Also, character is very important to us.
We try to keep essential elements of type, from the expression of the eyes, right and beautiful head, muscularity and elegance of the body, harmony of the movement, dignity and prowess of the character, desire for cooperation.
We strive to preserve all these entities of the type in all the right ways.
We try to breed a complex of all the unique features of the breed. Because the complex is much more than the sum of some parts. We strive for quality paying attention to the nuances.
Hanna Dymytrova-Kaihila
Rhodesian Ridgeback Kennel from 2009
«Maanhaar Primo-Creatus»
In June 2010 i get my breeding certificate and Kennel name – Maanhaar Primo-Creatus.
Maanhaar mean «Mane Hair»
Primo-Creatus mean «First-Creator»
So what happens in my kennel in 10 years? So much!