Rhodesian Labrador

Rhodesian Labrador History

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a type of medium to large-sized domesticated ridged-coated African Sighthound. It is classified as a member of the Hound Group. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a muscular, agile, graceful, and energetic animal. The characteristic “ridge” is a series of bumps along the spine, giving the appearance of a ridge of hair. The ridges do not form a complete ring, but stop well short of the tail. The coat is short and smooth, with a dense undercoat. The colour is fawn, red, or black; the ears and tail are usually black. The nose is black. The coat colour is darker on the back, fading to a lighter shade on the belly and under the legs. The legs are long, and parallel when viewed from above. The head is lean, with moderately long muzzle and a strong jaw; the muzzle tapers to the nose. The skull is slightly rounded. The eyes are brown, almond-shaped, and set wide apart. The ears are long and pendant, and hang loosely at the sides. The tail is thick at the base, tapering to a point. The dewclaws are usually removed.

Rhodesian Labrador Physical Characteristics

The Rhodesian Labradoodles is a medium to large sized crossbreed that has the combined physical features of the Large Munsterlander, the Labrador Retriever, and the Standard Poodle. They are tri-colored dogs with thick, wavy, curly coats. The coat of the larger males can be as long as 3 inches. They are athletic, muscular dogs with broad heads and chests, long muzzles, and almond-shaped eyes.

Rhodesian Labrador Health

Description of breed health.

Rhodesian Labrador Temperament and Behaviour

The Rhodesian Lab is an energetic, playful, and fun-loving breed that is full of affection. They are very intelligent, which makes training easy. They are good with families and other household pets, but can sometimes be aggressive with strange dogs. They are loyal to their family, but are reserved with strangers.

Rhodesian Labrador Activity Requirements

Rhodesian Labs are a high-energy, medium-sized hybrid with a long coat. They were originally bred for hunting, and today they are one of the most popular hunting breeds. They are also great family dogs and are loyal and affectionate. Labs are very active, and they benefit from an active lifestyle. They will do best in a home with an active owner or a family that likes to spend time outdoors. A daily walk or jog is ideal, or they can be taken on runs or hikes. While they are not the ideal dog for everyone, a Lab can be a great companion for an active owner. If you have the time, energy, and space for a Lab in your life, they can be a rewarding pet.

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