@harley8327 Agree. I think the dog know it's the owner who's sneaking around and therefore it doesn't react until late. RR's can sometimes look like they're asleep but somehow they still know what's going on nearby and can wake up instantly.
@SaadcoreDK , the ridge on a Rhodesian Ridgeback is actually a deformity, a type of Spina Bifida, and is only retained in the breed because of its striking appearance. It is common for pups to be born 'slickback' (without the ridge/Spina Bifida), but historically these have been culled. Many modern vets regard the culling of a healthy pup for aesthetic reasons unethical, so some 'slickbacks' are sold as pets. I have two, which you can see on my channel.
My ridgeback gets a fright and lets out a big bark if i wake her like that,then looks all sorry when she realises who it is..............great looking dog you have there
He.she looks to be a puppy still .. but my RR will die for any1 of the family ..and same with him .. i love them so much .. always wanting to play .. still at my dogs age now of 10 .. lol
god i know how you feel. i lost mine to jaundice two years back, but it still hurts as if it happened yesterday. he was the most loving friend i've ever had.
So funny! I could swear that's my dog by the way she's laying there! Mine would have done the same thing if it was just me. Anyone else, she would bark like crazy but back up for the house. Chicken!
haha so this video is so much better when you pause it at the beginning, and read about their history. "...their ability to harass a lion and keep it at bay..." and then you watch the video, and it's asleep. haha. priceless!
Yeah, LOL! But the thing is the dog already smelled him before the owner saw the dog get up and walk, so there was no need for any alarm from the dog. It also says in the RRs description they will only bark if there is a reason to. This is a big plus for me as an owenr of 2 RRs to have nice quiet hounds a majority of the time. :-)
Awww he's so lovely!
PlaitsandBows 2 months ago
i have a puppy like this but a puppy
Mr88Paintballer 9 months ago
put a stranger in the yard and see what they do
harley8327 1 year ago
@harley8327 Agree. I think the dog know it's the owner who's sneaking around and therefore it doesn't react until late. RR's can sometimes look like they're asleep but somehow they still know what's going on nearby and can wake up instantly.
bonefetish1 1 year ago
are you german because of "wo ist er"?
deutschessoftair 1 year ago
Great RB i miss my two so much cant understand 13 dislikes some people have real issues.........
MrNEKTAJOHNDD 1 year ago
nice one... but where is the ridge ?
SaadcoreDK 1 year ago
@SaadcoreDK , the ridge on a Rhodesian Ridgeback is actually a deformity, a type of Spina Bifida, and is only retained in the breed because of its striking appearance. It is common for pups to be born 'slickback' (without the ridge/Spina Bifida), but historically these have been culled. Many modern vets regard the culling of a healthy pup for aesthetic reasons unethical, so some 'slickbacks' are sold as pets. I have two, which you can see on my channel.
Gairlochan 1 year ago
that RR is loving life, sleeping in the sun, by the pool !
halflifepittsburgh 1 year ago
So typical, my Beau if he does bark it is from the couch! But sleep is most definitely preferred.
disi60 2 years ago
Your ridgeback has such a pretty face, beautiful dog, I have one myself, 12 yrs old, the light of my life
ProMlm7 2 years ago
My ridgeback gets a fright and lets out a big bark if i wake her like that,then looks all sorry when she realises who it is..............great looking dog you have there
peaner083 2 years ago
my ridgie would lick you to death or you could suffer injury from the wagging tail!
TheBunDuct 2 years ago
i can be with mine for minutes before he notices me jeje
nojorgee 3 years ago
Even as pups, Ridgebacks are sure an impressiv!e breed!
ScottInVa1760 3 years ago
I still a puppy; But if someone came in and started slapping you up side the head, You couldn't ask for better.
RiskyStickers 3 years ago
Mine would kill to protect me.
AwesomePawesome101 2 years ago
I have never had to test my 2 RR's. I trained them to be very gentle, but.
RiskyStickers 2 years ago
Even Lion Hunters need SLEEP!!!! XD
bioskope 3 years ago 2
i could probably rip the arms off a grown man... but i'm also useless for protection while DEAD ASLEEP! :) LOL
mudjr44 3 years ago
He.she looks to be a puppy still .. but my RR will die for any1 of the family ..and same with him .. i love them so much .. always wanting to play .. still at my dogs age now of 10 .. lol
goonegoogoo 3 years ago
Smashing dog. I had to put my male ridgeback to sleep two weeks ago due to ill health. Still totally gutted.
maxtache 3 years ago
god i know how you feel. i lost mine to jaundice two years back, but it still hurts as if it happened yesterday. he was the most loving friend i've ever had.
bioskope 3 years ago
So funny! I could swear that's my dog by the way she's laying there! Mine would have done the same thing if it was just me. Anyone else, she would bark like crazy but back up for the house. Chicken!
panthercitymom 3 years ago
i guess all ridgebacks sleep like this
my brother's one too
BobbyBrown57 3 years ago
lol this video set my rhodesian off..turns off volume*
lovekillzu 3 years ago
Maybe not a good guard dog, but a beautiful dog nonetheless. =D
lovers13unite 3 years ago
hahaha reminded me of mine he used to be like that!!
carriebradshawinoz 3 years ago
haha so this video is so much better when you pause it at the beginning, and read about their history. "...their ability to harass a lion and keep it at bay..." and then you watch the video, and it's asleep. haha. priceless!
bigfoot1486 4 years ago
Yeah, LOL! But the thing is the dog already smelled him before the owner saw the dog get up and walk, so there was no need for any alarm from the dog. It also says in the RRs description they will only bark if there is a reason to. This is a big plus for me as an owenr of 2 RRs to have nice quiet hounds a majority of the time. :-)
RhodesianRLover 4 years ago 2
i only own 1 and she barks at people just for walking by our house and not to hurt only to play(on halloween she goes crazy
kibaboy4 3 years ago