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Welcome to Piney Creek Rhodesian Ridgebacks |
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At the moment we're more of a "four dog household" than a kennel but there are plans for Frankie to sire a litter this fall so we might as well go big, right? Plus.. when you have the "Most Interesting Dog in the World" you have to get him his own website!
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Sally's Big Day:
We had a fun four days at the Rocky Mountain Cluster. Our friend Sarah came to visit and took Frankie into the ring. But the really big news is that Sally earned a 4 Point Major under Judge Kent Delaney by going Winners Bitch on Saturday. We are so proud of our little girl and look forward to Brighton!
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About the Breed
Many times people see a breed of dog and fall in love with it’s looks, never considering that that breed may be totally unsuitable for their lifestyle, their facilities or their ability to train and control it. All they know is they’ve got to have one! As with buying anything, YOU must educate yourself first: find out what the breed is truly like, visit in the home of several people who have that breed and find out what problems they have encountered. Learn to ask the correct questions, not only about the positive aspects of a breed but the negative, too.
Ridgebacks are not Labradors or Golden Retrievers in short coats. They are hunting dogs and have a high prey drive. Translation: They are quite independent, they don’t fawn over your every word, they can be oblivious to being called and require a lot of positive motivation to train them in traditional obedience. Many people are not prepared for the stubbornness and hard-headedness in this breed.
Any dog ownership requires responsibility. This is especially true of Ridgebacks. They must be made to feel as part of your family, or they will strike out on their own. You should think of them as a new addition to your family and plan for them as you would a new child.
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