Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies for sale in British Columbia

Breed history

The Rhodesian Ridgeback originated in southern Africa, developed by European settlers in the late 19th century by crossing local ridged hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi people with imported breeds such as Greyhounds, Mastiffs, and Great Danes. The result was a courageous and athletic dog capable of tracking and holding big game, most famously, lions, until hunters arrived. Their distinctive ridge of hair running along the spine, growing in the opposite direction of the coat, became their trademark. Officially recognized in the 1920s in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the breed transitioned from big-game hunter to beloved family companion, prized for its loyalty, intelligence, and striking appearance.