I’m sure you know him Rhodesian Ridgeback. But what about that Thai Ridgeback out of?
Is this yours? also met once? If not, you may look forward to our following breed portrait.
In this we have all important information on health, posture, education & Co. of the Thai Ridgeback put together for you.
Thai Ridgeback Wanted Poster
SizeMale: 56 to 61 cm Female: 51 to 56 cmWeightMale: 23 to 34 kg, female: 16 to 25 kgColorsMaroon, Red, Fawn, Black, Blue, Silver, White, BrindleLife expectancy12 to 13 yearsOriginThailandcharacter/temperamentrobust, lively, friendly, loving, loyal, caring, affectionate, independentFCI groupGroup 5: Spitz and archetype dogs, Section 7: Archetype dogs for hunting use
Look
The Thai Ridgeback has one elegant, athletic and slim bodythe of long, muscular legs worn and one thin rod is completed.
To the most striking features counts the angular head with forehead furrows and the large, triangular pointed earsthe slightly bent forward are.
The The Ridgeback owes its name to the dorsal line on the backwhich arises from the fact that the Hair here against the direction of growth grow.
Height Weight
The Thai Ridgeback is with a Shoulder height from 51 to 56 centimeters/bitch respectively 56 to 61 centimeters/male a big dog.
In doing so, he reaches a relatively low weightthe at female between 16 and 25 kilogramsat male between 23 and 34 kilograms lies.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The breed standard(s). provide that a thai ridgeback exclusively bred in the following colors and color combinations may be:
- Red
- fawn
- Blue
- Gray
- White
- brindle
- Black
- maroon
These colors can be found on one short and smooth furthe not padded by an accompanying undercoat becomes.
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The Thai Ridgeback has quite small oval eyes with a slight slantthat of a prominent frontal furrow separated become.
When it comes to colors, the eyes are one light amber or one dark brown.
History & Origin of the Thai Ridgeback
The Thai Ridgeback is one thai dog breedthe the Assigned to the top group becomes.
That is pretty much everything toowhat we with absolute certainty to the breed history can say.
The rest are assumptions and theories. This is how the Thai Ridgeback should be 350 years ago in eastern Thailand as hunting and guard dog to have been bred.
A breed standard has existed since the 1980s. The FCI recognized the breed 1993 initially provisionallyin the 2003 then officially at.
Nature & character of the Thai Ridgeback
If a Thai Ridgeback moves in with you, you can count on one robust and quite resistant dog be happy.
With his friendly and loving beings and that too calm temper the Thai Ridgeback will give you after completing education a faithful companion be.
The fur nose is considered very loyal and caring and has despite that independent nature also a affectionate being.
In addition, the breed is considered very active and lively and is only then really busy when they are on the road for several hours every day can be.
Because the Thai Ridgeback himself too deal with themselves can, he has no big problems with being left alone.
Still, you should Training alone with the Thai Ridgeback puppy and him already here as well various employment opportunities provide.
attitude & upbringing
In the following section we will tell you what role that is character and temperament as well as the Height of the Thai Ridgeback in its attitude and upbringing play.
Upbringing
The Thai Ridgeback needs one patient, calm and loving upbringingthat on one high understanding of his personality and needs.
Because this fur nose is one of the particularly sensitive dogsthe very receptive to all moods are in their environment.
along with the Habit of being easily distractedwith an abrupt and strict upbringing, it quickly comes to one here dog overstimulation.
attitude
Because of its size, the Thai Ridgeback should ideally be in a large house with spacious garden become.
It is extremely important that he in addition to the freewheel also sufficient exercise gets with you
Because he no friend of short walks is, the Thai Ridgeback wants accordingly long walk – and that please Variety for body and mind. 😉
Our tip
The Thai Ridgeback is powerful. Do you want to do dog sports with him? Dog Frisbee one great way to keep him busy.
Health & Care
Can the Thai Ridgeback under racial diseases suffer, in turn health problems mean?
We’ll tell you – together with the most important information about Thai Ridgeback care – now in the following lines.
Life expectancy
A healthy Thai Ridgeback has one Life expectancythe between 12 and 13 years lies.
Health
The Thai Ridgeback is predisposed to two diseases and the resulting problems:
Already knew?
The dermoid sinus is one Cyst leading to life-threatening inflammation can be. she is typical of Ridgeback breeds and arises on the dorsal line of the eel.
Being alert doesn’t meanthat you at the Thai Ridgeback not always observe and carry out the following things should:
- Comprehensive protection against endo- and ectoparasites
- Annual health check-ups by the treating veterinarian
- Refresher of the necessary vaccinations against dog disease & Co.
General Grooming & Grooming
inflammation can for a dog not only annoying, but also harmful to health be.
In order to prevent this or at least recognize it in good time, you should eyes, mouth, paws, ears and anus of the Thai Ridgeback regularly.
Where these body parts lots of care and attention demand, leave it take a calmer approach to short and smooth fur.
One complex grooming is at the Thai Ridgeback not necessary, since the dog does not shed much.
Dried dirt let yourself easily with a brush or a curry glove removed.
Is the Thai Ridgeback right for me?
The Thai Ridgeback is a great dog – that is out of the question. But it actually fits about you, your personality and your lifestyle?
Find out easily with the following helpful and useful statements.
- you are looking for one caring and loving dog.
- You know you the responsibility for a living being take over
- you are looking for one watchful and loyal companionwho protects you.
- You know how you with one stubborn and extremely sensitive dog have to deal with.
- You have sufficient time for species-appropriate employment of the Thai Ridgeback.
Are you a dog newbieyou should unfortunately looking for another breedbecause this dog needs a person with dog experience.
Fun facts about the Thai Ridgeback
Are all questions about the Thai Ridgeback clarified for you first? Then you can now open yourself some interesting fun facts looking forward to this dog.
Thai Ridgeback puppies from serious breeding cost you from €1,500.
The Thai Ridgeback is despite its origins no friend of great heat – who would have thought?
The theory that the Thai Ridgeback related to the Rhodesian Ridgeback is, is so far not assigned been.
The Thai Ridgeback probably comes from the Phu Quoc Island in the Thai Gulfthe today to Vietnam heard.
The Thai Ridgeback is very fearless – and also has that Guts to mess with a cobrawhen attacked by it.
Originally was the Thai Ridgeback in Thailand under the known as Mah Thai Lung Ahn.
Do you have any other stories and tips to share with us? Then we look forward to reading them in the comments. 😊