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Ridgeback Thai: a description of the breed of dogs, the standard, owners reviews

Infinitely, you can talk about the breed of dogs called Thai Ridgeback. It's easy to guess that this is a national breed of Thailand. A distinctive feature of the dog is that on its back there is a so-called ridge-strip of wool. It grows in the opposite direction of the entire animal's hair. Let's talk about the standard of the breed, care and much more. Believe me, Ridgeback Thai is a very interesting topic for conversation.

History of occurrence

Today it is considered that the ridgeback appeared in the east of Thailand, where, in fact, the name of the breed came from. Interesting is the fact that the islands on which the dogs lived were isolated from other terrain. This has led to the fact that for many years Ridgeback has not changed. For such a simple reason, this breed is considered clean and, naturally, unique. However, to date, it is not possible to know the exact origin of the breed.

Nevertheless, Ridgeback was tamed by a man a few thousand years ago, which makes him one of the oldest dogs known to mankind. Soon people realized that the breed was unique because of its hunting properties. Good dexterity, tenacity and a nose - for it and the ridgeback was appreciated.

Features of the breed

I would like to start with the fact that this breed is one of the rarest in the whole world. Naturally, it's not so easy to buy such a friend, and you need to observe the rules of care. The first owners of Ridgebacks described them as ferocious beasts, who are able to catch up and tear down their prey. But this remark applies only to hunting. In the rest it is quite a peace-loving creature, true, with a willful character.

This dog is also unique in that it belongs to the most clean breeds. This is facilitated by smooth wool, which is licked without problems by the tongue. Hard-to-reach places like Ridgeback wash like a cat - paws, which is typical only for a few representatives of canine.

A little bit about the character

No doubt, the breed of Thai Ridgeback dogs is very interesting by its character. It is worth noting that this animal always achieves its own. If it is necessary to ask something from the owner, then the expression of the muzzle of a once fierce beast turns into such a compassionate one that it is simply impossible to refuse anything. As for relations to people, Ridgeback Thai loves its owners very much. The beast respects and in its own way adores its inner circle. But to the foreign people the dog is relatively cold and indifferent. It will not be faithful to look into the eyes of a passerby - this ridgeback is uncharacteristic. Nevertheless, there are exceptions, when the dog will like the friend of the owner. Perhaps this indicates a good attitude of the spirit of your pet. The rigor and gravity of this breed makes it look like a fighting dog. But the Thai will never bite or provoke the fight first. Deviation from the standard is causeless aggression towards a person.

Not only a loyal friend, but also a good hunter

As noted above, this breed was used in antiquity for hunting. Today, little has changed. In the eastern part of Thailand, Ridgeback Thai, whose photo you can see in this article, is used for hunting, guarding and escorting wagons, etc. It is interesting that many owners for many years of friendship with the Thai people have never heard their pets bark. But this does not mean that they do not have a voice. He is, but in ordinary life they do not show it. Therefore, if you suddenly heard the alarm barking Ridgeback, then this can not be ignored.

Usually this breed was used for hunting small and medium game. The catch could be hares, foxes and even wild boars. In addition, these dogs are extremely territorial, which is inherent in their character. Because of this, dogs automatically become excellent guards, which do not need to be additionally trained. But the Thais are not inclined to hysterics, so barking begins only in the most extreme case.

Thai Ridgeback: description of the breed

This dog is of medium size, with an athletic build. The body is muscular and strong, the neck is powerful. Due to this, the dog is very strong. Paws are somewhat shortened. The head is flattened, the forehead is low, when the ridgeback wrinkles it, the skin is going to be an accordion.

The coat is short, it forms a ridge, which grows in the opposite direction from the rest of the woolen cover. It can not be overlooked that the main requirement for ridge is its symmetry and distribution on both sides of the spine. But he should not go directly to the side of the animal. Ridge can be in the form of an arrow, a needle, a pen or such elegant forms as a violin and a penny. It sometimes even has curls.

The height of the male of the Thai Ridgeback breed at the withers usually does not exceed 61 cm, and the bitches - 56 cm. Although deviations of several centimeters both in one and the second side are allowed. The average weight of the dog ranges from 28 to 32 kilograms, but the bitches in this indicator are much inferior - usually they reach 22-25 kg.

Interestingly, Thais have several types of wool. The most common is a super short velor up to 2 mm long. Also there is a velor type of wool - up to 1 cm and a standard 1-2 cm.

About the color of the Thai

If we talk about what color a dog of this breed can be, then there is a fairly clear and strict standard. Thai Ridgeback can have red, black, blue and isabel (fauna) color. Undoubtedly, in the herd most often there are representatives of red color. It is believed that such individuals were tamed by man in the first place. But the blue color is extremely rare. It is noteworthy that such representatives often have a ridge in the form of an arrow or a violin of very different colors. But the color of isabella is considered the most difficult to reproduce. You can watch a light shade of vanilla or tea rose, which looks just unique.

Thai Ridgeback: owner feedback

This breed, though considered one of the most ancient, today it is not too common. We will not say for what reason, as it is influenced by a whole lot of factors. Suffice it to say that there were no more than 80 individuals on the territory of Russia in 2007, although all of them belonged to the international class. For this simple reason, there is very little feedback from the owners. Nevertheless, those that are, talk about the extreme friendliness of Ridgeback to the whole family. There is no aggression aimed at children or even other pets that live with the Thai. In kennels, they note that it is not only very devoted friends of a person, but also very smart. Intelligence Ridgebacks is sometimes really amazing. When necessary, the dog will play, when not - humbly lie near his master. In principle, this quality is inherent in many breeds of dogs, but not all.

For apartment contents

If for some time to observe how the Thai behaves, then we can conclude that it is more like a cat than a dog. Firstly, because of the independent nature, which makes the pet not only tactful, but also unobtrusive, and secondly, few breeds of dogs can boast of such hygiene. For this simple reason, Thais are recommended to keep houses. Excessive inconveniences in the form of unpleasant odor and wool you do not get, but the health of your pet just save. In addition, as noted above, the Ridgeback perfectly coexists with other dogs and cats. True, this rule is valid only in the house.

On the street to contain Thai is not recommended for a variety of reasons. First, the pet can get very sick, and secondly, over time it will become more wild. But as for walks, they are obligatory for such an active pet as the Thai Ridgeback.

For a healthy lifestyle

If you look at how some breeds of dogs behave, you can endlessly wonder their laziness. Thai Ridgeback is the complete opposite. This is a very active and fast pet, who simply loves to spend time in the fresh air. Do you jog every morning? Well, take your friend with you. It will not give you any inconvenience, and even will be very happy to frolic in the fresh air.

It should be noted that the Thais quickly and actively develop intellectually. They early become independent and independent. In addition, this is an extremely inventive breed. With Ridgeback you can play Frisbee or any other game that requires activity from your pet. Since they like to run very much, the endurance is at a high level, and believe me, you'll get tired much faster. At the same time, after a hard day, the Thai likes to just lie down or gently play with his master in a cozy atmosphere. In general, we can say that this breed on the background of other non-native representatives looks more organized.

A little about the content and care

Some breeds of dogs need special care. But it's not about thai. As noted above, Ridgebacks are very active and like to run a lot. But it is not recommended to overload young individuals, as this can lead to damage or improper development of the backbone, as well as ligaments. And when the pet grows up, it can be taken for a walk or a run.

It is worth noting that the Thai people do not particularly like water. Bathe these dogs only when it really is necessary. In addition, for Thai, coziness and warmth are important. In slush or rain it will be quite difficult to drive the animal out onto the street. Even if it does, it will jump over all the puddles and bypass the mud.

Ridgeback is very much in need of early socialization. The reason is that the dog feels uncomfortable in the crowd, especially in an unfamiliar place. It may even start a panic, and this is a big stress for the animal, remember this.

Some interesting facts

Ridgeback Thai, whose photo shows the four main colors of the breed, can sometimes be confused with the Rhodesian ridgeback. However, the latter is larger and has only red color. In addition, very strict requirements are placed on the ridge on the back of the Rhodesian Ridgeback. It can only be an arrow with two crowns.

If you decide to go to the forest, do not forget to take your four-legged friend with you. He will be just happy. In addition, he is an excellent hunter and does not need a preliminary training. By the way, sometimes a Thai Ridgeback dog refuses to follow the orders of the owner. It's all about the nature of the dog. This dog needs a delicate approach. Try to learn a new command not too intrusively and in a friendly atmosphere, then everything will surely turn out.

Conclusion

So we have considered with you such an interesting breed as the Thai Ridgeback. The kennel that you visit to buy a new friend must have all the necessary licenses. This will guarantee that you will be sold a dog with a good pedigree. Of course, the price is difficult to talk about, as it often changes, but in any case it will not be a cheap purchase. Nevertheless, you do not buy a thing, but a friend who will accompany you almost everywhere, so the Thai is worth the money.

In principle, this is all you can tell about a Thai Ridgeback dog. Kennel with such dogs today is in Moscow and in several other cities of Russia. There you will surely find a Thai that you will like. If you decide to buy a ridgeback, be ready to be friends with him for many years, since the animal is very attached to its owner, although it behaves quite independently.

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