Life expectancy

12 years

Age adult

18 months

Height (Shoulder height)

55 cm

Weight

25 kg

Coat texture

short-haired / smooth / Ridge, 5cm wide fur strip which grows on the back in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Coat color

red, blue, black, creme

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / merle factor (deaf, blind, malformation) / deafness / Breeding relevant to animal welfare / dermoid sinus

Food expenses per month in €

about € 57

Suitable for children

Rather not

Needs a garden

Rather not

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather not

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

likes hunting / intelligent / independent / stubborn

Bred for

watchdog / hunting dog, hound

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / merle factor (deaf, blind, malformation) / deafness / Breeding relevant to animal welfare / dermoid sinus

Dog type according to FCI

spitz and primitive types

FCI description

Many dogs of this group were kept as guard, hat, hunt, or sled dogs. They are considered to be very strong-willed and often less affectionate than other breeds. Many have a pronounced territorial consciousness and get along with same-sex conspecifics less well. They are often not easy to educate and only participate in things they consider useful.

So if you want a cuddly family dog that does every trick, you wont be happy here. Generally many of these dogs, like Chow Chow, Aktita and Co. are rather one-man dogs, i.e. related to one person and do not bind themselves to the whole family. Spitze in particular tend very much to loud utterances.

Short description

The Thai Ridgeback Dog originates from the eastern egions of Thailand as was used as a flushing dog. He has a characteristic ridge on his back. The distinctive ridge on his back is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. Another characteristic is his independence.