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Rhodesian: It was first bred in the country of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)

Ridgeback: It has a line of hair 1-2 inches wide on it's back of hair going the opposite direction.

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for hunting big animals like lions

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What kind of speech is rhodesian ridgeback if it is a noun or pronoun?

The word 'Rhodesian ridgeback' is a noun; a word for a breed of dog; a word for a thing.The word 'Rhodesian' is capitalized as the adjective form of the noun Rhodesia, the name of a specific country.The term 'Rhodesian ridgeback' is a compound noun, a noun made up of two or more words that forms a noun with a meaning of its own.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.Example: My brother has a Rhodesian ridgeback. It is a very big dog. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'Rhodesian ridgeback' in the second sentence)


What is stronger a rhodesian ridgeback or a pitbul?

the stronger dog is the pit bull because they have more muscle then the Rhodesian ridgeback.


What hunts dogs?

Rhodesian Ridgeback


Animal in the genus panthera which the Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally bred to hunt?

The answer to what genus is the Rhodesian Ridgeback originally bred to hunt is a Lion


Is the rhodesian ridgeback a scent hound?

Yes.


How much does a rhodesian ridgeback cost?

$5000


How many puppies can a rhodesian ridgeback get?

7


Who would win between a pitbull or a full breed African rhodesian ridgeback?

undoubtedly, The Rhodesian Ridgeback.. but do not ever have a fight with any breed of dog.


How do you spell ridgback?

The correct spelling is Ridgeback, notably the dog breed Rhodesian Ridgeback.


What breeds make a Rhodesian Ridgeback?

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are purebred dogs, so both parents must be Rhodesian Ridgebacks.


What dog breed has zigzag on their backs?

the Rhodesian Ridgeback


What animal names start with Rh?

rhodesian ridgeback