Are Rhodesian Ridgebacks good for general hunting?
Yes. The Ridgeback has been used successfully in hunting bobcat,
mountain lion, bear, coyote, deer, wild boar and raccoon in the US,
Canada, and Mexico. There have also been reports of Ridgebacks
having been train to point upland game and retrieve game and fowl,
but their true talent lies in cornering the prey for the hunter to finish off. A large and muscular dog, the Rhodesian Ridgeback was not only developed as hunter but also as a family protector. The hallmark of this breed is the ridge on the back which is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat.
