The Rhodesian Ridgeback Today

By Stig G. Carlson

Book Overview

The story of the Rhodesian Ridgeback is the story of how we develop dogs to meet our own needs. When intrepid Europeans colonized southern Africa, they needed a tough, strong dog that could serve both as a guard and a hunting companion. The result was the Rhodesian Ridgeback, and this book tells its story. It also gives present and prospective Ridgeback fans a wealth of guidance on care, training, health issues, the Standard, showing, breeding and a global perspective of this brave lion dog. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582450390
• ISBN13: 9781582450391
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Howell Book House
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.8" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

I wanna Ridgeback! ...

What a lovely read ... its filled with history and information of this handsome breed ... includes a summary of how the dogs are fairing in different countries and a list of champions ... all obviously written by someone with great experience and knowledge ... Although it comes with lots of photographs ... its still very much a reading book, educational and informative ... If you already have a Ridgeback, get this for your library, ... if you're getting a Ridgeback, read it to learn more ... if you are just looking for a dog ... read it anyway ... who knows, you might just settle for a Rhodesian Ridgeback ...

This answers all you want to know

Two months ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Carlson in person after which I bought two of his books. Knowing RR for over 10 years , I can highly recommend this book to anyone who ownes a RR or who is interrested in getting one. This book talks about origin , breed standard , feeding , training , sports and even has a few anecdotes in it that are really funny and show what life with a RR really is about. The book also talks about the position of the RR in the different countries around the world , including the USA. If however you are interrested in specific breeders and champions of the past years in your own country (like the reader from New England) , you should contact the RRClub in your country , because that is not why this book is written. This book is written for RR fanatics all around the world. Mr. Carlson knows and loves the RR just as much as I do and proves this through this very informative book , which is a pleasure to read.

A Must For Any Ridgeback Library!

An excellent history of the breed world-wide with discussions on temperament, evaluation of the individual animal, the breed Standards, and the direction in which our breed is headed. Profusely illustrated with high-quality pictures depicting Mr. Carlson's choice of the best ridgebacks of the world, the book should be a must-have for anyone serious about the Rhodesian Ridgeback. The book is global in its scope- it does not dwell overly on the ridgebacks of one country- which makes it all the *more* valuable as a tool for education and study.

Super book with super pictures

I own several books about Ridgebacks and this is my favourite.It is an enjoyable and informative read. Many of the photos are stunning.

A must for ridgebacklovers worldwide!

This book by the famous authour and ridgeback celebrity Stig "Nalle" Carlsson is the best thing that has hit the market since The Complete RR som years ago. Top Winning RR's from all over the world with lovely pictures and information! Congratulations if you buy this book!