Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Breeders
To all potential Rhodesian Ridgeback owners...
NOTE:- there are some unscrupulous breeders out there who are trying to pass off RR's which aren't the correct colour as "rare, or correct". If you are wanting to show your RR, then it must be of show standard colour. The correct colours are from Light Wheaten to Red Wheaten. No black, or black and tan like a doberman.
Ears and nose of those dogs with dark brown eyes will be dark to black, whereas dogs with paler eyes may have liver noses and lighter ears. Some white on paws and the front of the chest is permissible.
Dogs which do not conform to these strict standards should only be sold as pets, should not be bred from, cannot be shown, and should be registered as a non-standard colour - their purchase price should reflect this.
Are RR's suitable for Agility? Yes they can do it... BUT be prepared for them to succeed at all the elements, [as long as well bribed with food] but once they have found they can do everything, they will easily become bored and set off in search of more food or a new challenge [usually to do with food]!
NOTE:- there are some unscrupulous breeders out there who are trying to pass off RR's which aren't the correct colour as "rare, or correct". If you are wanting to show your RR, then it must be of show standard colour. The correct colours are from Light Wheaten to Red Wheaten. No black, or black and tan like a doberman.
Ears and nose of those dogs with dark brown eyes will be dark to black, whereas dogs with paler eyes may have liver noses and lighter ears. Some white on paws and the front of the chest is permissible.
Dogs which do not conform to these strict standards should only be sold as pets, should not be bred from, cannot be shown, and should be registered as a non-standard colour - their purchase price should reflect this.
Are RR's suitable for Agility? Yes they can do it... BUT be prepared for them to succeed at all the elements, [as long as well bribed with food] but once they have found they can do everything, they will easily become bored and set off in search of more food or a new challenge [usually to do with food]!
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