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The ridgebackI'm not sure that I spelled the name right. One of the things that set them appart from other dogs is the fact that there is a stripe of hair on their backs which goes in the opposite direction of the rest of the fur.

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There are various breeds that have been used for blood sport fighting, which includes bear-baiting and tiger-baiting. These dogs include pitbulls, Rottweilers, bulldogs, bull mastiffs, etc.

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Q: What dog was bred to hunt lions?
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a breed of dog that originated in South Africa. It was originally bred to hunt lions and large game. The Ridgeback is a med-large dog that's muscular. It is distinguished by a "ridge" of fur that grows down the length of their spine which grows in the opposite direction. Even though the breed was used to hunt Lions, they are a good family pet, provided they receive enough exercise.


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