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Rhodesian ridgeback
(redirected from African Lion Hound)

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Rhodesian ridgeback
a large, very muscular dog with a short, light to red wheaten coat. The distinctive feature of the breed is a band (ridge) of hair over the spine, between the neck and hips, in which the hairs grow in the reverse direction. Called also African lion hound. The breed is predisposed to the occurrence of dermoid sinuses associated with the ridge.


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Webber's Rhodesian Ridgeback 'Zimba', also known as an African Lion Hound weighing in at a hefty 42kg, floored the cleaner at the driver's home in England two days ago and just before the animal had been due to be castrated.
The dog was said to be a Rhodesian Ridgeback, otherwise known as African Lion Hound for their fearless ability to keep lions at bay.
 
 
 
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