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Rhodesian ridgeback
(redirected from African Lion Hound)

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Rhodesian ridgeback
n.
Any of a breed of large dog developed in Africa, having short, reddish-brown hair that forms a ridge along the back.

Rhodesian ridgeback [ˈrɪdʒˌbæk]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a large short-haired breed of dog characterized by a ridge of hair growing along the back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. It was originally a hunting dog from South Africa
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Noun1.Rhodesian ridgeback - a powerful short-haired African hunting dog having a crest of reversed hair along the spineRhodesian ridgeback - a powerful short-haired African hunting dog having a crest of reversed hair along the spine
hunting dog - a dog used in hunting game


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Webber's Rhodesian Ridgeback 'Zimba', also known as an African Lion Hound weighing in at a hefty 42kg, floored the cleaner at the driver's home in England two days ago and just before the animal had been due to be castrated.
The dog was said to be a Rhodesian Ridgeback, otherwise known as African Lion Hound for their fearless ability to keep lions at bay.
 
 
 
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