Thread: What Do You Look Like ?

Almost due for a shave, Joe.

Put the Torrey to it.!

Okay. I guess it's my turn. Me and some of the stuff I love.
With the family at a hockey game ... LET'S GO LIGHTNING!

Yeah, I'm a hockey NUT.
Trying to get a picture of myself with a deer. A prime example of why I refuse to take selfies.

When my boy won his Int. Ch. title


...and of course surfing

Old guys rule

WoW !!!! A dog handler ( is that the correct term? ) super cool

Yes. Owner/Handler

Originally Posted by outback

Almost due for a shave, Joe.

Put the Torrey to it.!

You must be psychic.. I did the other day, I will mention it in soaps n creams later...

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

Yes. Owner/Handler

PaulFLUS, your dogs are stunning! Well done.

Thanks. He's a handsome boy. We're really proud of him.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

Thanks. He's a handsome boy. We're really proud of him.

Rhodesian Ridgeback ?

Originally Posted by churley

Rhodesian Ridgeback ?

Also known as African Lion Hound. They were bred for hunting lions in southern Africa in the late 18th century. Their breed standard was codified and 1924. They are a very large incredibly powerful breed that is considered a primitive breed. Mixed between the large European hounds and the half wild ridged dogs used by the Hottentot (khoikhoi) people. Extremely smart, independent and courageous as you would expect from a lion hunter. Max is 30 and 1/2 in at the withers which is the top of the front shoulders and 120 lb. In those pictures he was still pretty young so he wasn't as big as he is now. He's within the breed standard for a Great Dane as far as size In fact I have seen Great Danes that he was bigger than. Small ones of course.
Here's a good ridge picture.

The claw I'm holding in my hand is a black bear claw. The other of course is Max's foot.

Our breeder, and I think most responsible ones interviewed us first to see if we were able to keep him because they are not recommended for inexperienced dog owners due to their size, power, and independent nature. If you can manage them though they are a fantastic dog. Smart, loyal, and very protective. I would not recommend trying to break into my house. By the same token, with his family he is a giant baby.

But the short answer is yes, Rhodesian Ridgeback. I know you didn't really ask for all of that but that was just my opportunity to give my little spiel