The Complete Rhodesian Ridgeback

by Peter Nicholson

Book Overview

Within Africa and around the world, the Ridgeback has proven its versatility, devotion and intelligence. This text examines the breed's unique appearance and its ability to hunt, as well as its adaptability as a family companion.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876052952
• ISBN13: 9780876052952
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

In defense of the book!!

I read this book and spoke with Janet before buying my RR and consider it completely prepared me for ownership. Dog training I learned elsewhere as this is common to all breeds rather than specific to the RR or this book. The book is written by a very experienced RR breeder in the UK and is a pleasure to read. I recommend it to anyone considering an RR who wants to gain a broad background description of character traits, requirements and history of the breed.

A good book for a tuff breed

Ridgebacks are not easy dogs, and this book helps you understand that. Little things like explaining why your Ridgeback will retrieve a ball once or twice, but then get board unlike many popular canines is very helpful. This is a great book to help a person get to know the breed, but if you already have a Ridgeback I hope and pray that there is nothing in here that you don't already know. I have raised, trained, and have shown two Ridgebacks and I love the breed more than many other breeds I have worked with. As always the best place to learn about a dog is talking to a respected breeders, trainers, and handlers, but this book is helpful with understanding the important background of this great breed.

Great primer for those interested in this breed.

This book was very complete and had lots of good information for the uneducated Rhodesian Ridgeback owner. The pictures and information were all first rate - however somewhat dated. Lots of good info on raising and breeding ridgebacks too.

The definitive book of Rhodesian Ridgebacks

For anyone considering a Rhodesian Ridgeback this book is a must read. It covers the history of the breed from Africa, Europe and the United States with detailed information on noted breeders in each country. Great information regarding breed specifications from markings to growth patterns.