Known for its speed and strength, the handsome Rhodesian Ridgeback is also a wonderful companion dog. In addition to comprehensive advice on how to select a Ridgeback puppy, feeding, grooming and training, you will learn how to burn off some of this active dog's energy.
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At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship!
You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, You'll also learn what the world is like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together.
A breed expert has written The Rhodesian Ridgeback, and it includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.
About the Author
EILEEN M. BAILEY resides in Moravia, New York, where she breeds and raises Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Ms. Bailey writes the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed column for the AKC Gazette.
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have owned one Ridgeback who passed away a year and a half ago, and now currently own my 2nd. I have several other books about the breed and really enjoyed Eileen's book the best. It does repeat some of the info I have in other books, such as the history of the breed and breed standard, but lets face it any book on the breed MUST contain those topics. But in some of my other Ridgeback books they seem to either cover a lot of info that is geared towards dogs in general or they tended to cover a lot of information on show dogs throughout the world. But in this book I found the topics to be more unique to our breed & very informative and entertaining. The author goes into details of her own experiences with some of the topics, like sighting examples of her dogs' sense of humor, how they have amused themselves when left alone, how she has trained her dogs for obedience competition etc. etc. AND that is just in the third chapter of the book! The endless pictures she includes in her book are beautiful as well. I just loved this book!
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book that introduces the reader to the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed. I found the book to be very helpful and insightful. My wife and I just got a puppy and this book has helped us out with him. We know what to expect from him which is extremely helpful with his training. It has also made us aware of the importance of vaccines and other medical emergencies that can occur and the proper way to handle them. The book is not an in depth technical look at the breed, but an overview of how great these dogs can be to a family, which is why it is so enjoyable. I thought the history of the breed was facinating, along with the descriptions on how gentle ridgebacks are to humans. The author also has a Q & A that is helpful and intersting. These insights really help the reader to familize themselves with these dogs. Also, the pictures were fantastic, they really provide a good look at numerous Ridgebacks and show the beauty of these dogs. If you are thinking about getting a Ridgeback or want an overview of the breed, this book is for you.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book after having my Ridgeback puppy for one year and found the author's knowledge of the breed to be second to none. She obviously has devoted her life to assuring the happy, healthy furtherance of this exceptional breed. Chapters on history and ancestry are fascinating, but the most delightful parts (obviously due to the author's longstanding commitment to caring for Ridgebcaks) involve descriptions of the breed's personality and temperment. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the author's personal stories and anecdotes as they are so accurate and funny. Although this book is part of a series on all breeds and contains helpful chapters relevant to the basic health care, training etc.. applicable to all dogs, the Ridgeback specific chapters are a joy to read and would provide any (lucky) would-be Ridgeback owner with an insightful and interesting overview of this wonderful breed. Highly recommended!
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Good Intro To Ridgebacks
Good introduction to an uncommon breed of dog. If you have other books about this dog, they will probably suffice.
This book is written in an easy, warm style. Read more
This book is written in an easy, warm style. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kimberly L. Ellis
Excellent Primer on Rhodesian Ridgebacks. A must for anyone...
Anyone considering bringing a Rhodesian Ridgeback into their family should read this book. It's got all the information you need and is a perfect primer to get you ready for your... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tomas Anthony
Love It!
I haven't read the whole book, but what I have read is amazing. It is just what I wanted. It has the history of the breed, personality of Rhodesian Ridgebacks (RRs), how to take... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Roxy
A must for Ridgeback owners.
Everything you want to know about the Rhodesian Ridgeback is in this book. It gives great insight to why the Ridgeback is so loved and adored by their "person".
Published on January 30, 2010 by J. Holt
Very useful book
Learning about the unique characteristics of the Rhodesian was fabulous. It was very insightful for me as a first time dog owner, and in particular a first time Rhodesian... Read more
Published on March 9, 2009 by Mercedes
Rhodesian Ridgebacks
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an extremely intelligent canine full of fun, love, and stubburness. They live to love and be loved back and in return they will be your best friend, and... Read more
Published on April 10, 2008 by Marcus Elliot
new pup
not really what I expected from the book. I could have used a few more prior reviews to let me know that I was actually looking for a book with more information on raising puppies... Read more
Published on April 11, 2007 by Paul Valdes Jr.
Great introduction to RR's
I enjoyed this book to learn the history and concerns of RR's. It is a very good introductory book. The author is professional about the breed. Read more
Published on March 22, 2006 by Dorothy K. Stevens
General knowledge
I thought the first 6 chapters of the book were good, the first few great. However as you progress through the book the knowledge it presents is geared towards all dogs, to a point... Read more
Published on July 8, 2004 by Scott Vockeroth
Great book for RR owners
I love how easy to read this book was and have been using it to give to my new puppy buyers as a learning tool about the Rhodesian Ridgebacks general traits. Read more
Published on April 15, 2000 by Bonnie Johnson
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is courageous enough to face off the fearsome African lion, fast enough to bring down the swift gazelle at full gallop, strong enough to trek many miles across hostile terrain and gentle enough to be the perfect playmate to even the youngest children. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
instruct the dog, dermoid sinus, doggy den, training interludes, move lure, praise the dog, lure coursing, call your veterinarian, hunting tests, teaching the dog, therapy dogs, dog clubs, chew toys Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rhodesian Ridgeback, New York, Howell Book House, American Kennel Club, Enjoying Your Dog, The World According, United States, Alpine Publications, Kenneth Publishers, United Kennel Club, Canine Good Citizen, Carol Lea, Cornelius van Rooyen, Getting Active, Most Ridgebacks New!
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is courageous enough to face off the fearsome African lion, fast enough to bring down the swift gazelle at full gallop, strong enough to trek many miles across hostile terrain and gentle enough to be the perfect playmate to even the youngest children. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
instruct the dog, dermoid sinus, doggy den, training interludes, move lure, praise the dog, lure coursing, call your veterinarian, hunting tests, teaching the dog, therapy dogs, dog clubs, chew toys Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rhodesian Ridgeback, New York, Howell Book House, American Kennel Club, Enjoying Your Dog, The World According, United States, Alpine Publications, Kenneth Publishers, United Kennel Club, Canine Good Citizen, Carol Lea, Cornelius van Rooyen, Getting Active, Most Ridgebacks New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- On the Road by Jackie Stewart on page 153
- On the Road by Alec Davis on page 153
- People, Pooches and Problems: Understanding, Controlling and Correcting Problem Behavior in Your Dog (Pets) by Job Michael Evans on page 152
- Dog Showing for Beginners (Howell Reference Books) by Lynn Hall on page 151
- Good Owners, Great Dogs by Brian Kilcommons on page 152
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