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    FEATURED BREED Rhodesian Ridgeback

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    The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, muscular hunting dog. Originally bred by European Boers for lion-hunting, protection, and companionship, it is also known as the African Lion Hound. The Rhodesian Ridgeback dog's distinctive feature is its well-defined ridge, which begins at the shoulders, with two identical whorls and tapers to a protrusion of the hipbones. The Ridgeback has a slightly long body and combines attributes of...

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