rhodesian ridgeback

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Definition of rhodesian ridgeback in English English dictionary

A dog bred in Southern Africa to hunt lions

(Zoology) powerful African hunting dog with crest of reversed hair growing down its back

Any of a breed of large dog developed in Africa, having short, reddish-brown hair that forms a ridge along the back. or African lion dog South African hound breed characterized by a narrow band of hair growing forward along its back, against the direction of the rest of the coat. The ridge is inherited from a half-wild local hunting dog that was crossbred with European dogs. Strong, active, and of great endurance, it is trim and short-haired, with hanging ears and a glossy brown coat. It stands 24-27 in. (61-69 cm) and weighs 65-75 lbs (30-34 kg). It is an able guard and hunter (especially of lions) and a good companion

a powerful short-haired African hunting dog having a crest of reversed hair along the spine

Related Terms

Rhodesian Ridgebacks

plural form of Rhodesian Ridgeback

Hyphenation

Rho·de·sian ridgeback

Synonyms

african lion dog, african lion hound

Etymology

() Named for the "ridge" of hair along the spine that grows toward the dogs front.