The Royal Kennel Club standard describes a short, dense, sleek and glossy coat. Temperament is dignified and intelligent, aloof with strangers but showing no aggression or shyness. AKC calls Ridgebacks cherished family dogs known for the backward-growing ridge on the back.
Also searched as Ridgeback.
| Adult weight, male | 36 to 39 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 29 to 32 kg |
| Size | Large, 25 to 40 kg |
| Height | 61 to 69 cm |
| Coat | short and dense, sleek and glossy, neither woolly nor silky |
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.
